1. Earth as a Magnet
From Ms. Schlott at

2. How do you think that the Earth is just like a magnet?

3. Magnetic Field Caused by:
The rotation of the Earth
The circulation of molten material inside the core containing Iron and Nickel
Both are naturally occurring elements N S

5. Geographic North Pole vs. Magnetic North Pole
Northernmost point
Not solid land
Remains fixed
Santa lives there
Magnetic North Pole
Point on Earth’s surface where magnetic force is the strongest
Does not remain in one place
Most likely due to circulations of molten core

6. Movement of the North Magnetic Pole

7. Magnetic Effects
Aurora – Colorful light display caused by collisions between charged particles from space interacting with particles of atmosphere
Aurora Borealis – Northern Lights
Aurora Australis – Southern Lights