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Exploratory Experiments in Magnetism with Smart Devices

An example of the kinds of exploratory smart device magnetism experiments explained in this guide.
NASA HEAT/Dr. Sten Odenwald
Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Activity/Hands-on
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
NGSS
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • PS2 - Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Heliophysics Topics
  • Magnetic Field
  • Geomagnetic Storm
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Electromagnetism
Heliophysics Missions
  • Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
  • Solar Orbiter
  • Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
Material Cost per Learner $10 – $20
Language English

Goes deeper into the topic of magnetism and how to use smart devices to conduct classroom experiments, from finding compass bearings to designing a simple electromagnet.