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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Mass Spectrometer Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine the mass of two different isotopes of an element based on their deflection by a magnetic field.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Electromagnetic Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides the definition of an electromagnetic wave, electromagnetic radiation, and electric and magnetic fields. Also discusses how electromagnetic waves begin,...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Physics4 kids.com: Magnetic Repulsion

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustration of magnetic repulsion field lines.
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Activity
Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Build a Speaker

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how to build your very own speaker with items usually found around the house. Follow step-by-step instructions and discover how to use your speaker to listen to the radio.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Physics4 kids.com: Magnetic Attraction

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustration of magnetic attraction field lines.
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Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Lightning, a Natural Capacitor

For Students 9th - 10th
Text and animated graphic show how lightning is an example of a natural capacitor.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Supplemental Resources: Electromechanical Dynamics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level textbook highlighting the interaction of electromagnetic fields with media in motion. Types of electromechanical interactions discussed include rotating machinery, plasma dynamics, the electromechanics of biological...
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Handout
Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Pioneers: Johannes Georg Bednorz

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Johannes Georg Bednorz, who worked with Alexander Muller to make breakthroughs in the field of superconductivity.
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Interactive
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Apps Zur Physik

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, in German, offers numerous apps that illustrate common physics principles. Apps are organized into categories: mechanics, oscillations and waves, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics, the theory of relativity, physics of...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Building an Electromagnet

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Student teams investigate the properties of electromagnets. They create their own small electromagnet and experiment with ways to change its strength to pick up more paper clips. Students learn about ways that engineers use...
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Voltage

For Students 9th - 10th
Electrical currents and voltage are defined and illustrated.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Light: Electromagnetic Waves, Electromagnetic Spectrum and Photons

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the properties of electromagnetic radiation and photons.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Alternative Therapies for Osteoarthritis

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides readers with a list of the most common complementary and alternative therapies for osteoarthritis. Explains each and discusses any research on the effectiveness.
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Website
Physics Central

American Physical Society: Physics Central: Discover Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Link to nine major physics topics and dig deeper into the content. Find out about the work of scientists in each field and see example physical science experiments.
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Maxwell, James

For Students 9th - 10th
This ScienceWorld site describes the Scottish mathematician and physicist James Maxwell (1831-1879) who published physical and mathematical theories of the electromagnetic field.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Geophysical Demos Properties and Processes of Earth's Interior

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These demonstrations allow students to develop a conceptual understanding of geophysical principles. Each demonstration provides background information and a complete explanation of how to use and discuss the demo in class.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Find Your Own Direction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students create their own simple compass using thread, needle and water in a bowl - and learn how it works.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the determination of properties of the electron.
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Handout
Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: Uranus

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent report on the planet Uranus. The site includes detailed information about the planet as well as links to information about Uranus moons, unmanned probes sent to explore Uranus, and an extensive set of images of the planet.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Pulsars

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource explores what a pulsar is, as well as what is currently known about this phenomenon. Content includes a focus on x-ray observations of pulsars, and gamma-ray pulsars.
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Website
Other

Spacetech's Orrery: Earth Our Home Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very interesting overview of our home planet, Earth. Content includes a focus on the atmosphere, the pull of gravity, and the active surface.
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Handout
Learn Engineering

Learn Engineering: How Does an Induction Motor Work?

For Students 11th - 12th
An article and video about the most commonly used electrical machine called an induction motor. Learn about the parts of the motors that allow the motor to function. [4:43]
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Curated OER

Solar Flare

For Students 9th - 10th
We rely on the sun to sustain life, but there are many things about the sun that the human eye is unable to detect. This media rich site offers a spectacular look at coronal mass ejections, magnetic loops, and solar flares. Interactive...
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Article
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Bats Use Compass for Long Trips

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, this article discusses research connected to the tracking of several big brown bats as they headed back to their homes. The experiment utilized several magnetic fields in attempts to disrupt the paths taken by...