PPT
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Magnetism

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the basic concepts and vocabulary of magnetism.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Italy: How Are Magnets Made?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Paolo works in a Pizzeria. He is trying to make his own magnets. Join him and help him learn.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Shape and Magnetic Field Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on the earth's shape and magnetic field. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
Handout
Treehut

Suzy's World: Magnetism: Why Does a Compass Point North?

For Students 3rd - 5th
This fact sheet from Suzy's World and Suzy Cato explores how magnetism works, including "why a compass points north." Content includes fun facts, an experiment, and the ability to make your own compass.
Handout
Physics4kids

Physics4 Kids: Electricity and Magnetism: Magnetic Fields

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains magnetic fields, how they differ from electric fields, and attraction and repulsion.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Electric Hockey

For Students 9th - 10th
Play hockey with electric charges. Place charges on the ice, then hit start to try to get the puck in the goal. View the electric field. Trace the puck's motion. Make the game harder by placing walls in front of the goal. This is a clone...
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Continental Drift Part Ii Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on continental drift. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide. Part II of II.
Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Build an Electromagnet!

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site presents a procedure for creating your own electromagnet using an iron nail, some wire, and a battery. The site illustrates a connection between electricity and magnetism.
Activity
Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Build a Speaker

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how to build your very own speaker with items usually found around the house. Follow step-by-step instructions and discover how to use your speaker to listen to the radio.
Handout
Physics4kids

Physics4 Kids: Electricity and Magnetism: Coulomb's Law

For Students 6th - 8th
Coulomb's law, defined and illustrated.
Handout
NASA

Nasa: Space Place: A Solar Mystery

For Students 3rd - 7th
Students learn about the sun's atmosphere and corona and how the magnetic forces affect them.
Article
WebMD

Web Md: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Als)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided by WebMD Health and contains great information on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It gives a brief topic overview, then discusses treatment, risks, causes and other places for...
Handout
Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. It is a secondary energy source which means that we get it from the conversion of other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power and other natural sources, which...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science for Middle School

For Students 6th - 8th
This digital textbook covers core physical science concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, and videos.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Physics for High School

For Students 9th - 10th
This digital textbook covers core physics concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, videos, and study guides.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science: Electricity 101

For Students 1st - 9th
Kid's learn about the basic science of electricity. What is it and how it works.
Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Nickel

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting information about Nickel, the 21st most abundant element. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.
Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Mineral Identification

For Teachers 9th - 10th
At this site you can identify minerals by observing and testing the physical properties of each mineral. A mineral worksheet and mineral background sheet are included in this site.
Interactive
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Refraction of Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Manipulate the incident angle, color of light, wavelength, and medium to see how the refracted angle is affected.
Unit Plan
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Measuring With Shadows

For Students Pre-K - 1st
You can use shadows and a meter stick to measure very tall objects from the ground--and before you try this experiment yourself, see how it works with a Java applet that measures the height of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Electrifying Energy

For Students K - 1st
This tutorial reviews over electrical energy.