National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Drawing Field Lines
A well illustrated activity where students investigate and draw the magnetic field lines created with a bar magnet and a compass.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Magnetic Fruit: Push Me a Grape
An online activity which illustrates the magnetic property of diamagnetism associated with water. Contains a simple procedure and then a good explanation of the magnetic interactions that were displayed by the grapes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Magnets and Magnetism (Grade 3)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module a student will be able to: identify properties of magnets, explain why some materials are magnetic, and explain that magnets can cause change...
Other
Science Hobbyist: Neodymium Supermagnets
This page contains a set of demonstrations using neodymium supermagnets.
Read Works
Read Works: Magnetism
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining magnetic force. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Magnetic Evidence for Seafloor Spreading
[Free Registration/Login Required] A site giving an animation of how the minerals on the seafloor could provide evidence for seafloor spreading. Also included is a short quiz.
Other
Integrated Magnetics: Magnet Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to many Frequently Asked Questions on magnets and magnetism.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Learning About Magnets [Pdf]
A seventeen-page activity book on magnets. Includes facts, learning activities, puzzles, and profiles of scientists.
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Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Science of Everyday Life: Interaction at a Distance [Pdf]
An experiment where students investigate the strength of magnets. This site includes a lesson plan with both teacher and student information for completing the experiment.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Magnetism: Magnetic Field Interactive
Students explore the magnetic field surrounding a simple bar magnet. They can drag the compass around in the space surrounding the bar magnet, and observe the effect of the magnet on the compass needle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Magnets
A module that uses pictures, videos, reading passages, and review question to go over what a magnet and magnetic pole are, and how magnetic force is related to magnetic field. This site may require free registration to access all...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Physical Science: Magnets
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at the properties of magnets and explains why some materials are magnetic and how magnets can cause change without touching another object.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Sun Earth Connection: Planet Magnet
Hands-on activities help students develop an understanding of Earth's magnetic field. Students use iron filings to explore the magnetic field around a magnet, record their observations, then apply their experience with the magnet to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: May the Force Be With You!
The goal of this lesson is to provide students with hands on experiences, while learning about magnets. This lesson engages students in experiments which explore magnet use. An emphasis is placed on open-ended questions which encourage...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Magnet Mania
Students will discover the power of magnets through this interactive lesson. First, students will participate in a virtual field trip. Afterward, students will create electronic posters about magnets using information learned during the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: How Do Magnets Work?
During this lesson students will examine magnets and determine that they have two poles (north and south). They will observe which poles attract and which poles repel.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Third Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to third-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fifth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium Where Does the Energy of a Spark Come From?
Activity 3 investigates Why is lightning so much bigger that a spark from the Van de Graff generator? In Activity 3 of this module, students investigate factors that affect the amount of potential energy that is stored.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium Where Does the Energy of a Spark Come From?
Activity 2 of the module investigates Where does the energy used to charge the Van de Graaff generator go? The activity investigates how objects can interact without touching, as well as what happens to potential energy when objects...
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Ac Generator Action
Molecular Expressions at Florida State University offers a java applet to show the a working AC generator.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Diamagnetism
This site from the Georgia State University provides a brief introduction to diamagnetism, explaining how Lenz's law accounts for diamagnetic behavior in all materials.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:magnetic Storm: Visualizing Magnetic Fields
Explore the magnetic fields around different shapes of magnets.
Other
Family Education Network: Heavy Metal
An engaging site that provides interesting facts about magnets. Solve a problem and discover how to create a compass.