Magnets don't grow in fields, but magnetic fields are important to understand. The lesson covers the effect electricity has on magnetic fields. Scholars use a compass, magnets, and electrical wire to test magnetic fields and energy transformations. After completing the hands-on activity, learners complete analysis questions.

Concepts

electrical energy, generating electricity, compasses, magnetic fields, electric currents

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Demonstrate what happens when a strong magnet is too close to a compass so learners won't decide to test it themselves, thus destroying the usefulness of their compass

Classroom Considerations

• Exercise is best suited for small groups
• Carefully monitor the amount of power going through the electrical wire to avoid injuries
• The first lesson in a series of six

• This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

• Provides extension ideas
• The introduction is a thought exercise that will challenge learners of all levels

Cons

• Does not include an answer key
• Document permissions do not allow for printing
  

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3