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Interactive
Curated OER

Butterfly migration

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this butterfly migration worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions about the ways butterflies migrate. Students complete 5 questions total.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Power using Kirchhoff’s Rules

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders cite real life applications of Kirchhoff's rules. In this physics lesson, 12th graders calculate current, power and voltage using Kirchhoff and Ohm's laws. They explain the different components and uses of transformers.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Grade 4 Science Test

For Students 4th
In this grade 4 science quiz worksheet, 4th graders complete a 29 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Invention of the Telephone

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the history of the telephone and its inventor.  In this communications lesson students complete a tuning fork experiment to further demonstrate how sound is produced.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Construction of an Ammeter and a Voltmeter from a Galvanometer

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore series and parallel circuits. In this physics lesson, students construct a simple circuit and measure its maximum current. They construct their own voltmeter and ammeter that operates at a specified range.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Physics- global warming

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss the concept of global warming and view a multimedia clip on the global warming phenomenon. They statistically analyze mean temperature data and compare a given set of data. Data on atmospheric CO2 is done then they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Forces And Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate the atom and how it is formed. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then construct a model of the atom. Then students have class discussion. The lesson includes background information for the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which Wrap Is Wrapped Right?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the integrity and strength of different types of food wraps. They test the wraps and create a graphic organizer for the data. Once it is organized then a lab report can be written. The lesson contains background...
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Magnets and Electromagnets

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the interactions between a compass and bar magnet. Discover how to use a battery and wire to make a magnet.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Ph Et: Interactive Simulation: Magnets and Electromagnets

For Students 9th - 10th
Move a bar magnet or an electromagnet around to see how the magnetic fields change. Requires Java.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Magnetism and Electromagnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive learning module, students learn about the basic properties of magnetism. Practice problems are provided for ongoing assessment.
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Unit Plan
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Electromagnetic Induction

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1831, Michael Faraday carried out numerous experiments to prove that electricity could be generated from magnetism. He not only demonstrated electromagnetic induction, but also developed a good conception of the processes involved....
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eBook
Other

All About Circuits: Magnetism and Electromagnetism: Permanent Magnets

For Students 9th - 10th
A good explanation of what the property of magnetism is and how it occurs naturally in lodestone and can be generated in metals such as steel. It describes how a ferromagnetic material such as iron becomes magnetized when near a...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics Ii: Electricity and Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level physics course highlighting electricity and magnetism. This course is divided into several modules including electric fields, magnetic fields, electromagnetic forces, conductors and dielectrics, electromagnetic waves, and...
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Unit Plan
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Electromagnetic Deflection in a Cathode Ray Tube, I

For Students 9th - 10th
Discovering how cathode rays behave in a magnetic field was a big step forward for scientists trying to understand the mysterious phenomenon. (Java tutorial)
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Unit 11: Magnetism: Summary

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summaries the key concepts in a unit chapter on magnetism and electromagnetism.
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Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Magnetic Bar Field Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A bar magnet model built by placing a group of magnetic dipoles along the magnet. This simulation shows the magnetic field of a bar magnet, and has a movable compass which shows the magnetic field values.
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Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Reading Passages: Magnets and Electromagnets

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Read and fill in the blanks of this passage explaining atomic history. Each blank has a dropdown menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be displayed along with your...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Bc Hydro: Power Smart for Schools: Electromagnetism

For Students 6th - 8th
This set of activities has young scholars using everyday items (batteries, magnets, compasses, iron and paper clips) to reveal the connection between electricity and magnetism. Ideally, students will already have experience building...
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Article
Florida State University

Florida State University: Magnet Lab: Team Tesla: How We Keep the World's Most Powerful Magnets in Shape

For Students 9th - 10th
Our magnets are like world-class athletes - Team Tesla, if you will. They have an awful lot of power, but to stay in that kind of shape, they need to eat and drink - a lot.
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Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Physics: Light Ii: Electromagnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
Instructional module focusing on light and electromagnetism. Discussion includes historical discoveries that led to the understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum. Site also includes an interactive practice quiz and links relating to...
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Interactive
Other

Stile: 2.1 Lesson: Electromagnetism (Part 1)

For Students 4th - 6th
This is a sample lesson on electromagnetism. It includes animated diagrams, interactive exercises, an audio option for reading the text, and comprehension questions throughout where students can type their answers or pick from...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Strength of an Electromagnet

For Students 3rd - 5th
Has anyone ever told you that you have a magnetic personality? Have you ever heard that opposites attract? These common phrases are both based on the properties of magnets and magnetic electricity. In this science fair project, learn how...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
College-level physics course highlighting electromagnetism. This course also includes a wide variety of other physics topics including lightning, electrocardiograms, metal detectors, and atom smashers, to name a few. Course includes a...