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It is just magnetic. This resource presents the concept of Earth's and another planet's magnetic field and how spacecrafts detect them. Learners study a problem using magnetometers and participate in three experiments to come up with a solution to the problem.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the three experiments as stations in which groups work their way through in order to conduct the experiments in small groups
- Implement as part of a unit dealing with magnetism and electromagnets
Classroom Considerations
- The experiment requires simple electrical materials, such as batteries, wire, and a lightbulb
Pros
- A diagram and probing questions accompany each experiment
- The reading makes the connection between the magnetic fields in the solar system and the experiments
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