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PHYSICS - Magnetism - Magnets
If you’ve ever played with magnets, you’ll probably notice that when like poles of the magnets are facing each other (so two Norths or two Souths) the magnets will repel. But, hold two unlike poles together, they will attract. Magic!...
Visual Learning Systems
What Are Magnets?: Working Magnets
Magnets are unusual and fun tools that serve many useful purposes. This colorful, action-packed program emphasizes the characteristics and behavior of magnets. Special emphasis is also given to electromagnets and the importance of...
Physics Girl
Why Hawaii's volcano is so UNUSUAL
Hawaii is known for its volcanoes, but most volcanoes on earth exist along tectonic plate lines. Hawaii does not! What causes Hawaii to form, and how is it related to the mystery of a magnetic bar code across the Pacific Ocean? Host...
Visual Learning Systems
Magnets and Electromagnetism: Electricity From Magnets
Upon viewing the Magnets and Electromagnets video series, students will be able to do the following: Define a magnet as a material that attracts iron and materials containing iron. Explain that magnets have a north pole and a south pole...
Wonderscape
Preschool Prep: Alphabet Around the Kitchen
Join host Kristin as she introduces you to each letter of the alphabet and things you find in a kitchen from A to Z! Light-hearted, kid-friendly illustrations depict various kitchen items and cooking equipment, all while learning...
Physics Girl
AMAZING! Ferrofluid + Glow Sticks
Ferrofluid is a liquid that displays unusual properties in the presence of a magnetic field. Watch what happens when we mix ferrofluid with the liquid from a glow stick!
Physics Girl
SLOW MOTION SCIENCE! Ferrofluid dropping on magnet
See ferrofluid falling on a magnet filmed at 1000fps. How does the science of falling ferrofluid droplets mimic speghettification while falling into a black hole?
Science Buddies
How Does an Electromagnet Work?
You may be familiar with permanent magnets—the kind that hang on a refrigerator. But did you know that other magnets, called electromagnets, can be turned on and off? When turned on, electromagnets act just like permanent magnets, but if...
Science Buddies
Magnetism & Electromagnetism Tutorial
This video provides an introduction to basic concepts in magnetism, including magnetic poles, magnetic fields, and electromagnets.
Visual Learning Systems
What Are Magnets?: Using Magnets
Magnets are unusual and fun tools that serve many useful purposes. This colorful, action-packed program emphasizes the characteristics and behavior of magnets. Special emphasis is also given to electromagnets and the importance of...
Visual Learning Systems
Magnetism: Creating Magnets
This video explores the force of magnetism and how it affects our everyday lives. The atomic nature of magnetism is illustrated, and then applied in principle to common magnets. The video highlights how magnetic fields are created, and...
Visual Learning Systems
Writing in Science: Developing Explanations
The development and application of writing skills in science is the focus of this program. This video highlights some of the key ingredients of writing in the subject of science. Informative and explanatory texts focus on facts,...
Steve Spangler Science
Make Your Own Compass - Sick Science! #072
Have your class create their own compass. Using a needle, a container of water and a magnet, have learners explore magnetism. They will love making this useful tool and it will reinforce the fact that Earth has a magnetic field.
Curated OER
Magnetic Levitation Experiment
Use this video to illustrate magnetic levitation caused by two diamagnetic blocks. The narrator doesn't provide much explanation, so have this prepared for your class.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Magnetic Field Created by Current Carrying Wire
Examine how a magnetic field can be created in a wire carrying current with this video. [9:41]
OpenSciEd
Open Sci Ed: 8.3 Forces at a Distance: Teacher Playlist
This teacher playlist demonstrates the Forces at a Distance unit investigations where the students investigate the cause of a speaker's vibration in addition to the effect.
OpenSciEd
Open Sci Ed: 8.3 Forces at a Distance: Student Playlist
This student playlist demonstrates the Forces at a Distance unit investigations where the students investigate the cause of a speaker's vibration in addition to the effect.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: How to Videos: Trigger Green Traffic Lights
Do you know the role an inductive-loop traffic detector plays in getting a green light at a traffic light? The detector senses a change in the electromagnetic field and triggers the light. This video explains how by adding a magnet to a...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Physics Videos: Learn About Magnetic Fields
Learn about magnetic fields with interesting information about north and south magnetic poles, magnetic field lines and compasses. [2:30]
Museum of Science
Eie: The Attraction Is Obvious: Designing Maglev Systems Lesson 3
Watch as a teacher engages her fifth-grade students in several experiments to learn more about the properties of magnets. [7:03]
Museum of Science
Eie: The Attraction Is Obvious: Designing Maglev Systems Lesson 4
Watch as students use their knowledge of the properties of magnets and the Engineering Design Process to design a maglev transportation system. [13:50]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Build Your Own Motor
In this video, Khan Academy shows you how to build a simple motor using magnets. [7:18]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Are Two Magnets Stronger Than One?
A brief experiment that looks at whether the power of two magnets stuck together will increase the overall force.