Electromagnetism
Guiding Question
What are the scientific principles that explain gravity and electromagnetism? Learning Outcomes1. Predict and test whether and where a current is flowing through various circuit arrangements.
2. Investigate how electricity and magnetism are related. 3. Conduct inquiries to identify factors that determine the strength of an electromagnet. ActivitiesWatch clips from gaggletube and discuss.
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VocabularyElectricity
Magnetism Electromagnet Circuit How can electricity be generated by using copper wire and a magnet?
What will wire coils spinning between two magnets produce? What parts are needed to construct an electromagnet? |
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State Standards
GLE 0807.12.1 Investigate the relationship between magnetism and electricity.
GLE 0807.12.2 Design an investigation to change the strength of an electromagnet.
0807.12.1 Create a diagram to explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
0807.12.2 Produce an electromagnet using a bar magnet and a wire coil.
0807.12.3 Experiment with an electromagnet to determine how to vary its strength.
SPI 0807.12.1 Recognize that electricity can be produced using a magnet and wire coil.
SPI 0807.12.2 Describe the basic principles of an electromagnet.
GLE 0807.12.2 Design an investigation to change the strength of an electromagnet.
0807.12.1 Create a diagram to explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
0807.12.2 Produce an electromagnet using a bar magnet and a wire coil.
0807.12.3 Experiment with an electromagnet to determine how to vary its strength.
SPI 0807.12.1 Recognize that electricity can be produced using a magnet and wire coil.
SPI 0807.12.2 Describe the basic principles of an electromagnet.