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Two Sides of One Force

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Students learn how simple electric motors and electromagnets work. In this electromagnets lesson, students learn about electromagnetics and how magnets and electricity are related. They also learn about hybrid gasoline electric cars and how they are better for the environment than regular gas powered cars.

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electric motors, magnetism, magnets, electromagnetism

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electric motors, electromagnets, hybrid gasoline cars, magnetism, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
30 mins
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