Lesson 9.3 - Magnetism

Lesson 9.3 - Magnetism includes the following files:

9.3 Magnetism Notes

Introduces the concept of magnets and magnetic fields and describes Earth's magnetic field and its effect on compasses. This notes sheet comes with an (A) version that has blanks for students to fill out as well as a completed (B) version for students who are absent or may require accommodations.

9.3 Magnetism Research

This page can be used to get students engaged with what they are learning about magnetism. Students are asked to use the internet to research several different technologies that use magnetism, describe how magnetism is involved, and think about a world without magnetic technology.

9.3 Objectives & Starter Questions PowerPoint

Learning objectives and sample starter questions for the topic.

9.3 PowerPoint Notes

Notes in PowerPoint format to make presentation to the class a breeze.

The following 2016 Indiana State Standards for Integrated Chemistry & Physics are addressed in this resource:

ICP.8.3 Describe on a macroscopic scale how any distribution of magnetic materials (e.g. iron filings, ferrofluid, etc.) aligns with the magnetic field created by a simple magnet.

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