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Iron Filings and Magnetic Field Lines Lesson PlanIron Filings and Magnetic Field Lines Lesson Plan
Publisher
PHET
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2004
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Iron Filings and Magnetic Field Lines

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How do magnetic fields differ? Allow scholars to see the difference between 2-D and 3-D magnetic fields. They construct models of both and observe how they are similar and different. It is the fifth installment of an 18-part unit.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

magnetic fields, compasses

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Put learners in groups to save time

Classroom Considerations

  • Intended for a guest scientist, however, it can be adapted to be taught in the classroom by the regular science teacher
  • Teaching time is listed at 25 minutes, but 45 minutes is more realistic for both the 2-D and 3-D activities
  • The lesson should be taught after the previous lesson in the series—"The Earth as a Magnet"

Pros

  • Easy to build models for both 2D and 3D
  • Includes list of where to buy 3D model if you would prefer not to have students make them
  • Worksheets for three different activities

Cons

  • No answer keys

Common Core

RST.6-8.3

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