Magnets: Understanding Magnetic Force Fields
by Desiree Clark
This lesson can be used to help introduce the idea of forces acting on objects at a distance.
The focus of this lesson will be on magnets and magnetic force fields. This can then be used to help students understand gravitational fields.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1A-329m62uWQuMpUZ9z9aZnZqeDr3pB7v/edit?u…Related Content
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