6th - 8th Grade Module 4 Concept 3

Cycle 1

What affects the strength of a magnetic force?
Cycle Summary

In this concept, students will discover the answer to the question, “What affects the strength of a magnetic force?"

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Session 1
Elicit

Students reflect on the ferrofluid activity in concept 1 to consider what factors affect the strength of a magnetic force.

Engage

Students observe the attractive and repulsive properties of magnets. Students test various materials to consider what makes an object magnetic.

Session 2
Explore

Students plan and conduct an investigation to determine the factors that affect the strength of a magnetic force, including size, orientation, and distance of interacting objects.

Session 3
Explain

Students explain results about factors that affect the strength of magnetic force to other groups. They analyze an article about magnetic properties, and complete a kinesthetic model that demonstrates these properties.

Session 4
Explain

Students explain results about factors that affect the strength of magnetic force to other groups. They analyze an article about magnetic properties, and complete a kinesthetic model that demonstrates these properties.

Session 5
Elaborate

Students conduct an investigation and read to understand how amount of potential energy can be changed during magnetic interactions.

Session 6
Evaluate

Students complete an assessment to demonstrate their understanding of magnetism.

Extend
Extend

Students read about Earth’s magnetic field and use a compass to create their own scavenger hunt around campus.