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Visual Learning Systems

Introduction to Electromagnetism

9th - 12th
This video introduces the Electromagnetism series. This program explores the various properties of magnets and the characteristics of magnetic force. Colorful graphics and real-life footage explain how magnets are used in generating...
Instructional Video2:17
Curated OER

How to Build a Simple Electric Motor, Plus How it Works

6th - 12th
When electric current moves through a magnetic field, a force is created that can actually power a motor. Learn how to build a simple electromagnetic motor by watching this colorful and upbeat video. This episode is the third in a series...
Instructional Video
Science for Kids

Science Kids: How to Videos: Make an Electric Motor

Pre-K - 1st
Learn how to make a simple electric motor using a cell, tape, wire, magnets, scissors, paperclips, and a cylinder in this video. After the demonstration, understand how the motor works with some explanation and analysis questions. [2:18]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Hair Dryer: Compare the Hair Dryer Motor to the One You Can Build

9th - 10th
In this video we compare our hair dryer motor to the motor we built. [2:15]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Electric Motor: Build Your Own Motor

9th - 10th
In this video we show you how to build a simple motor.
Instructional Video
University of Virginia

Uva Virtual Lab: Ac & Dc Electric Motors

9th - 10th
An explanation of how magnetic attraction and repulsion are used to make both DC and AC electric motors. Check out the video clips for understanding
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Electric Motor: Spinning Compass

9th - 10th
By pulsing the connection to the battery we can cause a compass to spin. How is this working?
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Electromagnet: Electromagnetic Field (Loop)

9th - 10th
A demonstration of the simplest electric motor showing current being applied to a single loop of wire. This is the principal observation leading to all electric motors. Based on actual observations from 1819 by Hans Christian Oersted....