Science Activity: Stnd 01 Date Standard 01: 8.PS2.1 Magnetism and Electricity Design and conduct an investigation about magnetism and electricity. Examine factors that increase or diminish the electric current and the magnetic field strength. Key Focus: Science and Engineering Practice(s) Develop and Use Models Key Focus: Crosscutting Concept Recognize cause and effect relationships 1st Investigation: Construct and test an electromagnet 2nd Investigation: Do an electromagnetic induction simulation. 3rd Investigation: Construct and test an electrical motor
Construction Project 01: Build/Test an Electrical Motor Watch the video shown below. Link (1:42): Make An Electric Motor What cause and effect connection do you observe regarding magnetic field strength and the motion of the coil(s)?
Construction Project 02: Build/Test an Electrical Motor Watch the video shown below. Link (1:44): How to Make A Simple Electric Motor What cause and effect connection do you observe regarding magnetic field strength and the motion of the coil(s)?