Activity

Force Fields

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Young scholars investigate both bar and horseshoe magnets. They explore force fields with a compass and iron fillings before making an electromagnet. This is the first in a series of nine lessons.

34 Views 35 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
  • Use a KWL chart to enhance the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Always keep something non-magnetic between the magnet and iron filings
  • Be careful with the strong magnet so you don't damage the compass
  • The first in a series of nine lessons
Pros
  • Includes extension ideas
  • Highlights vocabulary throughout to cement understanding
Cons
  • Document permissions do not allow for printing