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Magnetism

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This set of seven activities attracts physical science stars to concepts concerning magnetism. Pupils play with a lodestone, magnets, needles, and iron filings to understand magnetic forces, fields, and applications. If you are new to teaching about magnets, this resource will perfectly prepare you for the task.

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magnetic fields, magnets, magnetism, dipoles, the earth's axis, compasses, navigation

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compass, magnetism, the north star, dipole, earth's axis, lodestone, magnetic field, magnetic domain, earth's poles, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Scientific Equipment

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