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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Build a Simple Motor?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students experience how to construct a simple electromagnet based motor. In groups they explore what a component is and construct a circuit that can rotate the orientation of the magnet by turning the switch on and off. Electromagnetic...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How to Be "Naturally Attractive" (Without Even Trying)

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the various properties of magnets, explain how a compass works and make an electromagnet. They also experiment with magnetic lines-of-force using paper and iron filings.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Electromagnet

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores what an electromagnet is, its strength, and how it can easily be turned on and off.