Direct Link:
http://www.phy6.org/Education/Imagnet.html
This site presents the basic ideas of magnetism and applies these ideas to the earth's magnetic field. There are several useful diagrams and pictures interspersed throughout this lesson, as well as links to more detailed subjects. This is an introduction to a larger collection on exploring the Earth's magnetosphere. A Spanish translation is available.
General Information
Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Suggested Technology:
Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time:
30 Minute(s)
Keywords: magnet, magnetism, electromagnetic, magnetosphere
Instructional Design Framework(s):
Direct Instruction
Resource Collection:
NSDL