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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: 21st Century Medicine: Image Guided Surgery

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate the science and medical diagnostic uses of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Perform experiments to observe how magnetic properties can be induced, and measure the force of temporary magnets.
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Interactive
Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Materials

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Does glass have magnetic properties? Test several materials, in this interactive activity, to see if they have the properties to be attracted to a magnet.
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Handout
Other

Theory of Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an example that explains the theory of magnetism.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Magnets

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce what a magnet is and how magnets work.
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Physics4kids

Physics 4 Kids: Electricity and Magnetism Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 10 question multiple choice quiz on electricity and magnetism.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science: Magnetism

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the science of magnetism. Mysterious force together with electricity.
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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.
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Unit Plan
Learn AP Physics

Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews magnetism including the magnetic field, magnetic field, forces on a moving charge, forces on current-carrying wires, and electromagnetic...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A great resource to discover fun new activities to use in your classroom. Activities are age-appropriate, and span several science topics.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Bar Magnet Magic: Ferromagnetic Material

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore how magnets affect objects by dragging the bar magnet around and observing how the field lines within each area of the material change.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Snacks

For Students 5th - 9th
Exploratorium's snacks aren't edible, but they are good! Use your science skills to discover gravity, learn about biology, do fun experiments.
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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.
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Handout
Integrated Publishing

Integrated Publishing: Theories of Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Integrated Publishing provides three different examples of theories of magnetism.
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Interactive
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Lorentz Force

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive simulation demonstrates the Lorentz force.
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Interactive
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Generator

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation is an example of a generator of current.
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Interactive
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Direct Current Electrical Motor

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation is an example of an elementary operation of a DC motor, showing its main parts.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Fun and Interesting Facts About Magnets

For Students 3rd - 5th
Discusses some history of magnets, the science of magnetism, and interesting facts about them.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: The Uses of Magnets

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many uses of magnets in medicine, consumer goods, and industry.
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Activity
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: 5 Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From an online teacher demonstration book. Includes a description and explanation of five demonstrations on a variety of magnetism topics. Interesting and captivating demos.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: History of Who Discovered Magnets and Other Facts

For Students 4th - 6th
Learn how magnets were discovered and some of their many uses.
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Handout
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Timelines: Electricity

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline of key discoveries and uses of electricity.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Magnetism

For Students K - 1st
What is magnetism? Learn about magnetic domains, how magnets attract or repel, magnetic materials, electromagnets and their uses, and the history of magnets.
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Activity
Other

Alternating Current Series Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
This site outlines a lab dealing with Alternating Current Series Circuit. It includes graphs and formulas, and a list of questions associated with the lab.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Electromagnetism?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explains electromagnetism, the difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet, uses of electromagnetism, and steps for making a simple electromagnet.