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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Magnetic Domains

For Students 9th - 10th
A great introduction to magnetic domains, including pictures which illustrate the effect on domains caused by external applied magnetic fields.
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Unit Plan
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Magnetic Domains

For Students 9th - 10th
In ferromagnetic materials, smaller groups of atoms band together into areas called domains, in which all the electrons have the same magnetic orientation. That's why you can magnetize them. See how it works in this Java tutorial.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Properties of Magnets

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at magnetic materials and the structure and breadth of a magnetic field. The concept of magnetic domains is explained, and how they behave in a magnetic field....
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eBook
McGraw Hill

Mhhe: Chapter 19 Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of pages which define key terms and explain basic concepts related to magnetism. A set of practice problems with answers and solutions are given. Links to related internet resources and a list of animations are provided.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: The Curie Temperature

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief definition of the Curie temperature for ferromagnetic materials.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ferromagnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia provides a wonderful in-depth explanation of ferromagnetism, covering the atomic behavior which is responsible for ferromagnetic properties. Also introduces the concepts of magnetic domains and the Curie...
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Other

Ndt Resource Center: Magnetic Domains

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an introduction to magnetic domains, including a picture showing distinct domains taken through a process called "Magnetic force microscopy."