Author's Suggestions for A Floating Compass

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Earth's Magnetic Field

This lesson gives some information on Earth's magnetic field: the physics of how it is produced and its geologic history. Many suggestions for further reading are also listed. It might be considered useful background for any activity having to do with magnetic compasses....

4.6
Average: 4.6 (5 votes)
29-Jul-13 guy history of the north magnetic pole
Iron and Magnets

This lesson provides general backround on magnets, and suggests several classroom activities involving magnets and iron filings. These include 

  • identifying magnetic materials
  • staging paper clip battles
  • finding the north pole of a magnet
  • ...
2.82353
Average: 2.8 (17 votes)
25-Jan-13 guy bar magnet with field lines