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Magnetism: Magnet, Magnet, Where are you?
Students study the characteristics of magnets including polarity, and the concepts of attraction and repulsion. They examine how magnets are used industry.
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Using Magnetotactic Bacteria to Study Natural Selection
Young scholars demonstrate that living organisms may possess incredible adaptations which enable them to survive. They observe bacteria that are able to orient themselves using the Earth's magnetic field and formulate a hypothesis as to...
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Globe Lesson 4 - The Compass
Learners study compass' and their use in navigation. In this compass lesson, students use a compass and a globe to answer the questions about navigation.
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Chart Interpretation
Learners study the use of a nautical chart and how to obtain information from it. They describe and differentiate the basic topographic characteristics of a chart and demonstrate the use of nautical tools used to plot fixed points on a...
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Tracking Satellites Using Latitude and Longitude
Pupils investigate how to track satellites using latitude and longitude. They investigate what man learns from all the satellites currently being studied today. Students analyze the four basic types of satellite orbits.
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Activity Six -- Observing Magnetic Effects on Particle Beams (Student Page ) A Physics Lesson in Observation
This student page lists several steps in teaching observation with an oscilloscope and bar magnets.
The students can compare bar magnets with circular magnets on a particle beam . Students will learn more about focusing beams in particle...
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Global Warming Is Human Made
In this environmental awareness worksheet, students read an article about the causes of global warming. Students then answer seven true or false questions, 10 10 synonym matching questions, and ten phrase matching questions based on the...
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How Are Magnetic Fields Related To Sunspots?
Pupils discover that sunspots are the result of intense magnetic forces on the photosphere of the sun by observing images from the SOHO satellite.
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The Planet Earth
Students explore the planet Earth, outer space, and Earth's axis. They demonstrate reading comprehension skills, including literal meaning, inference and critical analysis.
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Today's Weather on Mars
Students investigate the temperature and wind data locally, nationally, and internationally and compare these conditions to those on Mars. Conclusions are drawn about the differences of these conditions and the causes for the variance...
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The Earth is an Orange
Learners examine and identify the various types of maps. Using two types of maps, they compare the data that can be gathered from each one. They also identify and locate the continents and the oceans. They review the purposes of each...
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Scavenger Hunt
Students study a research telescope to obtain quantitative information about these objects. They use the SkyServer Navigation Tool to identify objects and record celestial coordinates. In addition, they associate star brightness and...
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Amazing Magnets Crossword Puzzle
In this physics learning exercise, students identify and write the correct word for each description related to magnets. There are 12 descriptions to complete.
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Antarctica Food Chain
Students visit an interactive web page. In this food chain lesson plan, students visit an interactive web page displaying an example of the food chain in Antarctica. As students move their mouse over the images, captions appear...
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What is an Electromagnet?
Students give examples of electromagnet applications. In this physics lesson plan, students explore what makes electromagnets work. They experiment picking paper clips with it.
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Winter is All Around Us
Learners present what they have learned on Antartica. Students identify deciduous and evergreen trees and plants; identify and study about the habitats of animals that migrate, hibernate, and adapt; study the Aurora and Aurora Borealis...
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Lights On ! Lights Off! Exploring Human Settlement Patterns
Third graders write informational paragraphs based on the settlement patterns of the United States. In this settlement lesson plan, 3rd graders read about population and how it affects where people settle next.
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"Yarning" About Latitude and Longitude
Students identify various locations using latitude and longitude. In this map skills lesson, students use yarn and labels to create a "human globe." Students identify the Prime Meridian, the Equator, and Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
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Where in the World? The Basics of Latitude and Longitude
Learners are introduced to the concepts of latitude and longitude. In groups, they identify the Earth's magnetic field and the disadvantages of using compasses for navigation. They identify the major lines of latitude and longitude on a...
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Uncovering the Tales of Famous Explorers and Their Historical Expeditions
Students investigate various expeditions throughout history to new and or uncharted territories. They participate in groups in order to develop and produce television news magazine segments about some of these historical expeditions.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Strength of an Electromagnet
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...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Levitating Magnets: Floating Isn't Just for Magicians
If you ever seen a magician float an object in the air, you might think that levitation is just a magic trick, but the truth is you can use an invisible physical force to levitate a magnet. Try this simple, week-long science project to...
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Energy at the Earth's Poles
A resource to help understand how the amount of energy at the Earth's poles affects polar conditions.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Magnetism
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the basic concepts and vocabulary of magnetism.