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Electricity and Magnetism: From Fun to Function Lesson PlanElectricity and Magnetism: From Fun to Function Lesson Plan
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Electricity and Magnetism: From Fun to Function

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Fourth graders experiment with electricity and magnetism and build an electromagnetic motor. For this electromagnetism lesson, 4th graders use household objects to show electrostatics and magnets and compasses to show magnetism. They apply what they have learned by building an electromagnetic motor. Instructions for building the motor are not included, but a materials list is provided.

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energy forms, energy, magnetism, magnets, currents, electricity, electromagnetism

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current, electricity, electromagnet, electromagnetic generator, forms of energy, magnetism, science
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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