Magents and Electromagnets

Task

You will find out how magnets work and the force that they exert on other objects.

Standard S8P5C: Magnets and the force they exert on other objects.

Process

  1. Go here to read about how magnets work and what the parts are of a magnet. magnet http://www.howmagnetswork.com/  Draw the magnet diagram that you see at the top left.
  2. Next go here and read about how magnets work and how magnets are used in everyday life. http://www.explainthatstuff.com/magnetism.html
  3. Draw and show how an object looks when it is magnitized and when it is not magnitized.
  4. list three uses for magnets from the reading
  5. draw the magnetic field in the right hand corner of the reading above.
  6. define repel, attract, electromagnet, magnetic field, magnetic poles, permanent magnet, temporary magnet
  7. Go here to practice with electromagnets. http://www.fossweb.com/delegate/ssi-foss-ucm/Contribution%20Folders/FOSS/multimedia/Magnetism_and_Electricity/electromagnet.html
  8. How did the magent react as you had 30 wraps, 40 wraps, and 50 wraps. Did the magnet become stronger or weaker?
  9. Draw and label an electromagnet. What must it have to be an electromagnet?
  10. Finally go back here and play this game. Enjoy!! http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/electromagnets/

Evaluation

This will be placed into your input side of your interactive notebook.

Conclusion

You should now be able to identify and practice with magnets next week.