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Open your class with a bang! An episode from a physics playlist explains the steps in creating an electromagnet. The higher the voltage, the stronger the magnet—strong enough to rip a can in half.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework; use class time for discussion
- Recreate the experiment on a smaller scale in your classroom
Classroom Considerations
- Requires Internet access to view the YouTube video if assigning for independent viewing
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Interesting presentation that holds viewers' attention
- Provides the option for closed captioning to assist ELLs with language
Cons
- None