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The Magnetism and Electricity Module consists of five sequential investigations,
each designed to introduce or reinforce concepts in physical science. Students
experience magnetism and electricity as related effects and learn useful
applications of magnetism and electricity in everyday life.
Students will
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Observe the interaction of permanent magnets with a
variety of common materials. |
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Discover that magnets have two different poles, called
north and south poles; like poles repel and opposite poles attract. |
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Build a compass and use it to detect magnetic fields,
including Earth’s magnetic field. |
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Measure the change in force between two magnets as the
distance between them changes. |
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Create static charge and determine that electrically
charged objects attract or repel each other. |
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Understand, design, and build simple open, closed, parallel,
and series circuits. |
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Observe that electric current flowing in a wire produces
a magnetic field. |
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Learn how to build an electromagnet. |
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Experience the relationship between the number of winds
of wire around a core and the strength of the magnetism. |
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Use their knowledge of electromagnets to make a simple
device, a telegraph, and understand how electromagnets are used in
other devices such as motors and generators. |
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Learn that electric energy can be converted to heat,
light, and motion. |
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Develop questions and perform scientific investigations
to test predictions and draw conclusions. |
Kit Replacement Items
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Magnesism & Electricity
Collection. (You will need your Library ID Number, available from your site librarian.)
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Magnetism
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