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How to Build a Simple Electric Motor, plus How it Works Instructional VideoHow to Build a Simple Electric Motor, plus How it Works Instructional Video
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How to Build a Simple Electric Motor, plus How it Works

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See how to build a simple motor with just seven materials. The process is sped up so you may want to watch and write out directions before showing your class. The explanation for why it works is then given. A few questions are shown at the end to encourage thought provoking discussion.

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magnetic fields, magnets, currents, electricity, force

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simple motor, electricity, current, magnetic field, charge, force, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:17
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For Teacher Use
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Flipped Classroom
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