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Mapping the Field of Multiple Dipole Magnets Lesson PlanMapping the Field of Multiple Dipole Magnets Lesson Plan
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PHET
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2003
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Mapping the Field of Multiple Dipole Magnets

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So you built a magnetometer, now what? High school scientists use their magnetometer made in a previous lesson to map the union of magnetic fields of dipole magnets. They experiment with different alignments and draw conclusions about other alignments for homework. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

magnetic fields, the earth's magnetic field, solar wind

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • If class time allows, use some of the eight homework examples as extra in-class lab activities

Classroom Considerations

  • Magnetometer from previous lesson and cow magnets are required for the activity
  • Activity is the 17th an 18-part series

Pros

  • Excellent activity for making informed hypothesis as the activity continues

Cons

  • Answer key is not included

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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