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Can Humans Sense Magnetic Fields?

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It is true that Earth has a magnetic field, but do human bodies detect it? Part of a larger series, an interesting video lesson describes an experiment that attempts to answer the question. Using brain scans while exposed to a simulation of these magnetic fields, researchers make the conclusion that the brain does subliminally sense the field.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners draw the magnetic fields of Earth prior to viewing the video
  • Ask pupils to record three facts and three questions as they watch the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects a solid understanding of the magnetic field of Earth
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes an option for subtitles in several different languages
  • Interviews the scientists that conduct the experiment
Cons
  • None