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In this activity, learners explore the relationship between electric charges and magnetic fields. Learners create a magnetic field using electricity and observe its effect on the magnetic needle of a compass.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 2 Batteries (try 1.5V or AA batteries)
- 2 pieces of insulated conducting wire, each around 20 cm long (8 inches) with one cm of each end stripped of its insulating coat
- Compass (found at any Radio Shack or outdoor equipment store)
- Permanent magnets found at toy stores or scientific supply stores
- Masking tape or electrical tape (to tape wires to terminals)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Charges and Currents
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Electric Circuits
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Elementary Particles and Nuclear Physics
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Electricity and Magnetism
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
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Engineering
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, University of Kansas, 2006
Funding Sources:
- University of Kansas
- National Science Foundation, EPS-0236913
- State of Kansas through the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation
- National Science Foundation, EPP-0354836
- National Science Foundation, EPS-90903806
- Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation