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Students explore how compass and Gauss meter detect a magnetic field. In this physics lesson plan, students build their own Gauss meter and sensor based on given procedure. They cite real world applications of magnetism.

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magnetic fields, magnets

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Physics, faraday's law, magnetic field, magnetic induction, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
2011
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