Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Magnetic Field

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines Earth's magnetic field.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Using Earth's Magnetic Field

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The Earth's magnetic field and how it protects life on Earth, and how it is used for navigation.
Article
Other

Physics.org: Frogs Levitate in a Strong Enough Magnetic Field

For Students 9th - 10th
Captivating information about how frogs can levitate in magnetic fields. Easy to understand, it also explains how the Earth's magnetic field is produced.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Magnetic Field

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines Earth's magnetic field.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Field Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Understand the size and shape of the Earth's magnetic fields, explore the magnetic fields of other planets using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available. [2:35]
PPT
Other

University of Texas Arlington: Isostasy, Gravity, Magnetism, and Internal Heat

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at how isostasy works and the processes taking place during glaciation and the melting of glaciers. Looks at gravity and the effects of density differences within the crust and mantle, and at Earth's magnetic field and...
Activity
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Measure the Earth's Field!

For Students 6th - 8th
You can use a bar magnet and a compass to get a rough idea of the strength of Earth's magnetic field. Read this article to find out how!
Website
PBS

Pbs: Magnetic Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
The purpose, life, and hazards of the Earth's magnetic field are discussed as they relate to magnetic storms. This includes their impact on animals, auroras, and even compasses. Interactive features are also included in this...
Lesson Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: The Sun Earth Connection: Planet Magnet

For Teachers 5th - 9th
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...
Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Compass Poles: Earth's Magnetic Field

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A site containing an animation of a compass and a short quiz over the topic.
Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Magnetic Field of the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a description of the earth's magnetic field, including a section on the "Dynamo effect," a proposed explanation for the origin of the earth's magnetic field.
Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Build a Magnetometer

For Students 6th - 8th
Hands-on project where the learner constructs a magnetometer to monitor and measure changes in earth's magnetic field. These changes can then be used to track solar storms.
PPT
Other

Impact Tectonics: Earth's Interior, Gravity, and Magnetism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Topics covered in this slideshow include the Earth's interior, seismic S- and P-waves, the crust and mantle, phase boundaries encountered by seismic waves, the Earth's internal heat, gravity and density, gravitational anomalies, the...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Earth as a Magnet

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how Earth is a magnet, its geographic and magnetic poles, and its magnetic field.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Why Earth Is a Magnet

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Why the Earth is a magnet and how its inner structure relates to its magnetic field.
Graphic
Curated OER

Physics4 kids.com: Earth's Magnetic Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustration of Earth's magnetic field lines.
Website
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Fields of Magnetic Forces

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out how the Earth's magnetic field functions.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Image Science Center: Ask the Space Scientist Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from NASA contains a collection of 91 questions pertaining to the Earth's atmosphere, magnetic field, ionosphere, rotation and origin of life.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Magnet and Compass

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wonder how a compass worked to point you to the Arctic? Explore the interactions between a compass and bar magnet, and then add the earth and find the surprising answer.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Magnet

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia.com provides an excellent introductory site on magnets. Including basic information describing different types of magnets and their characteristics.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Where Is North?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, Students can use a Magnetic Field Sensor to measure the magnetic field of the Earth and to determine magnetic north. They will also calculate the magnetic inclination and declination at their location.
Website
Other

Spacetech's Orrery: Earth Our Home Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very interesting overview of our home planet, Earth. Content includes a focus on the atmosphere, the pull of gravity, and the active surface.
PPT
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Make a Compass

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to make a simple compass right at home. [1 min, 21 secs]
Website
PBS

Nova: See a Reversal

For Students 9th - 10th
The earth's magnetic field is due for a reversal. Find out what causes the magnetic field and view an animated model that shows it reversing.