Magnetism and

ElectricityBy Mrs. Sitzberger

Magnets

• How do you use magnets in your everyday life? Discuss at least 7-10 ways with your partner.

• Explore the link below and look for magnets in the kitchen.

• Magnet Search

Opposites Attract

• When magnets come together they can attract or repel.

• Explore the following links to see why.

Magnets

Magnetic Fields

The Earth is a Magnet

• If you would like to learn more about the earth’s magnetic field and see some amazing pictures, check out this site.

• Earth's Magnetic Field

It’s Electrifying

• Visit the NDT Resource Center to learn about electricity.

• Electricity

Your Turn

• Try your hand at building a virtual circuit. Use the hand icon to help you.

• Virtual Circuits

You’ve Got the Power

• Using the link below, click on Electromagnet and try to build the strongest one possible.

• Build an Electromagnet

What’s Inside?

• Ever wonder what it would look if you took apart a radio, camera, or telephone? Now is your chance to find out (without getting in trouble).

• When you get to the site, click on Pictures.

• Dissections

Don’t Get Zapped

• Follow Celldric the Wizard and his cat, Eddison, on a safety tour.

• Use your reflection page for this site.

• Visit Celldric and Eddison

Challenge 1

• Let’s see what you learned about magnets.

• Test yourself!

Challenge 2

• Let’s see what you learned about charges and electricity.

• Test yourself!