CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Compass Poles: Earth's Magnetic Field
[Free Registration/Login Required] A site containing an animation of a compass and a short quiz over the topic.
Other
Stanford University: Probing What You Can't See
Students will investigate magnetic forces and poles using a refrigerator magnet.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Magnets (Lesson Plan)
A teacher lesson plan which includes six hands-on activities regarding magnets. Pupils will be able to experience magnetism; explain how magnets, magnetic poles and magnetic fields are related; and formulate the force law for magnets.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: About Magnets (Lesson Plan)
This site provides a lesson plan which includes a hands-on activity about magnetism and magnetic fields. Parts of the plan would be easily adaptable as a student project (for any grade level).
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Introduction to Magnets (Classroom Unit)
A teacher unit which includes several hands-on activities about types of magnets, magnetism, and electrostatics. An activity designed to suit all grade levels. Many parts of the activity would be easily adaptable as a student project.
Other
Childu: Compass:over the Edge
Do you know what a 'compass rose' is? Follow this interactive animation to learn how to use a magnetic compass properly. Easy to understand; aimed for younger students.
University of New South Wales (Australia)
University of New South Wales: Einstein Light
Einstein Light highlights the Theory of Special Relativity and related topics. Learn how Galileo, Maxwell, and Einstein contributed to our knowledge of relativity, electricity, magnetism, and time by watching fun, interactive modules.
NOAA
Noaa: Make Your Own Compass [Pdf]
Build a compass to help you figure out which direction is north or south.
Other
Family Education Network: Heavy Metal
An engaging site that provides interesting facts about magnets. Solve a problem and discover how to create a compass.
NASA
Nasa: Image Science Center: Ask the Space Scientist Earth
Site from NASA contains a collection of 91 questions pertaining to the Earth's atmosphere, magnetic field, ionosphere, rotation and origin of life.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Magnet Poles
This photo clearly shows that like poles of a magnet repel each other. This effect can be quite strong. In this image, as a child holds down the top magnet down with their fingers, it looks like the top magnet is floating due to the...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Make Your Own Compass
Students create their own magnetic compass.
Other
Space Weather Center: Our Protective Shield
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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Charles Augustin De Coulomb
A large complete authoritative biography of Coulomb. Five large pictures, over a dozen links to contemporaries, references, a poster, other mathematicians. A fine source.
Nine Planets
The Eight Planets: Earth
Excellent Eight Planets site that provides a vast amount of information about planet Earth. Very comprehensive and complete site.
NASA
Nasa: Space Place: What Is Space Weather?
Learn all about space weather and solar wind. Comared to the energy of these storms, Hurricane Katrina was no comparison.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Introduction to Earth's Surface
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how to find a location and direction on Earth's surface. Discusses topography and various landforms and how they form.
NASA
Nasa: Oersted and Ampere Link Electricity
NASA provides a nice blending of the achievements of three scientists, Oersted, Ampere, and Maxwell. This done by NASA-sponsored International Solar-Terrestrial Physics group. Lots of pictures, diagrams, and scientific explanation. Good...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Charles Augustin De Coulomb
Spanish-language site lets students discover the life and work of this physicist and engineer, who is known for his studies of electric charges.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Neutron Stars and Pulsars
Discover what neutron stars and pulsars are and view pictures of them. Includes links to additional resources and lesson plans.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights
The aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights) is a spectacular light display that can be seen at night in regions near the North Pole (auroras can also be seen near the South Pole). Auroras occur because of charged particles...