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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Earth as a Magnet

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how Earth is a magnet, its geographic and magnetic poles, and its magnetic field.
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Article
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Space Applications: Radiation Induced Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of radiation belts, or Van Allen belts, in space above the surface of the earth.
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Website
Other

Space Weather Center: Our Protective Shield

For Students 9th - 10th
The Earth's magnetosphere helps shield us from cosmic and solar radiation. This segment offers a great explanation of this abstract concept along with numerous images and diagrams. An interactive game is provided as well.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Physical Science: Earth as a Magnet

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at the Earth as a magnet and how Earth's magnetism benefits living things.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: La Exploracion De La Magnetosfera Terrestre

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a general overview of space research on the environment of the Earth in space.
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Handout
Other

Phy6: La Tierra, El Gran Iman

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a general overview of space research on the environment of the Earth in space.