Electromagnets

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Objective

How can an electric current produce a magnetic field? How can a magnet produce a current? Students will explore these concepts as they test out different variables to create the strongest electromagnet.

Subjects

Physics

Grade Levels

6-12

Lesson Plan

Electromagnets Materials Checklist (please review)

Electromagnets Lesson Plan

Electromagnets Presentation

Student Sheets

Activity 1- Are You Smarter Than a 19th Century Scientist?

Activities 2,3,4-Building Electromagnets

Activity Sheet-Motors