Arkansas 2008
Magnetism
NS.1.7.1, Interpret evidence based on
  observation 
    ESS.9.7.3, Compare earth's magnetic fields to the field of
  magnets,
  ESS.9.7.5 Research ways in which people use
  compasses.
Where's North: Re-enact the discovery of the magnetic compass by hanging a magnet from a string.Magnetic Globe: Explore the magnetosphere of the Earth.
PS.7.K.4, What is Magnetic?
      PS.5.1.1 PS.7.3.4, PS.7.1.6,,Classify materials by properties:
  magnetic, non-magnetic 
  PS.7.1.7 Magnets attract and repel, 
  PS.7.3.5, Describe magnetic force versus distance
  NS.1.6.4, Construct and intrpret tables of scientific data
  PS.6.6.4, Give examples of forces: magnetic
  EM.13.P.1 Determine the Strength of a magnetic
  field
Magnetic Poles: Discover the attraction and repulsion of magnetic poles, and use this to explore the magnetic poles of the earth.
Magnetic Atmosphere Model: Use magnetic pole repulsion to model the atmosphere.Magnets Round the Rim: Place magnets side by side and observe attraction and repulsion.
MF.5.P.3 Compare the momentum of objects before and after they interact.,
MF.5.P.4, Solve perfectly elastic and inelastic collisions
Silent Collisions: collide magnets on a pencil observe elastic and inelastic collisions.
ESS.9.7.3 Compare and contrast earth's magnetic field with magnets
Magnetic Globe: Explore the magnetosphere of the Earth.
Magnetic Field of planets, which planets have magnetic fields and why.
PS.7.3.5 Describe magnetic force versus
  distance
  PS.7.3.6 Construct a magnet by the touch, stroke method.,
  ESS.9.7.4 Analyze evidence of sea floor spreading: magnetic
  reversal
Magnetic Tape: Use magnetic cassette tape to show how magnetic patterns are recorded for computers and by the moving plates of the earth.
PS.6.8.2 Investigate lines of force in magnetic fields
Black Sand Exploration, Magnetic sand is pulled into spikes when near a magnet. Magnetic Oscillators: An exploration that requires magnetic fields to understand.
PS.7.3.5, Describe magnetic force versus distance.
  Force
    between Two Magnets, The force between two
      magnets can be measured with a digital scale.
PS.6.8.2 Investigate lines of force in
  magnetic fields
  PS.7.3.5 Describe magnetic force versus distance.
  
  Tracing
    Field Lines, Use compasses to trace out
      magnetic field lines.
Electrostatics
PS.7.1.5, Demonstrate methods of producing
  static electricity
  EM.11.P.1,Calculate electric force using coulomb's law
  PS.7.4.2 Classify electrical conductors and
  insulators.
Flying Hydra Use electrostatic repulsion to support an object against GravityFlying Tinsel Use electrostatic repulsion to support an object against Gravity
Flying tinsel piepan Use electrostatic repulsion to support an object against Gravity
Create static electric charge separation by rubbing Styrofoam with wool, then charge a metal pie pan by induction.
PS.7.1.5, Demonstrate methods of producing
  static electricity 
  PS.7.2.3, Demonstrate methods using electricity to make light
  heat and sound.
  PS.7.4.2 Classify electrical conductors and
  insulators.
Electrophorus, create electrostatic charge by rubbing Styrofoam with wool and use it to charge a metal pie pan by induction.Flying tinsel piepan Use electrostatic repulsion to support an object against Gravity
PS.7.1.5, Demonstrate methods of producing static electricity
Tape Electroscope Pull tape apart to create plus and minus charges then use it to determine the charge on other objects.
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