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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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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Monster of the North

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the skeleton of a plesiosaur, a giant sea monster, found by scientists near the North Pole. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Unit Plan
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Energy at the Earth's Poles

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource to help understand how the amount of energy at the Earth's poles affects polar conditions.
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Article
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Bizarre Hexagons Found on Saturn

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Larry O'Hanlon's article explores the discovery of Saturn's north pole of "a long-lived double hexagon formed in the clouds" which has been sighted just over Saturn's north pole.
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PPT
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Magnetism

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the basic concepts and vocabulary of magnetism.
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Article
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Volcano Eruptions Deplete Ozone

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, this March 2002 article describes the ozone depletion from volcanoes. According to research, a hole in the ozone layer could form over the North Pole due to one more major eruption.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Who Owns the Arctic?

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the North Pole, the countries that want to claim it, and the effects of global warming. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Forces on Moving Charges in Magnetic Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will explore magnetic force. Students will observe interactions of magnets and study magnetic fields. The source of magnetic properties is believed to be moving charge. Since moving charge produces...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Electric and Magnetic Forces and the Modern Day Compass

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how a compass works using electromagnetic force. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Magnets

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students differentiate between and identify objects that are attracted by a magnet and those that are not attracted by a magnet.