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HBY and Math #18: Earth’s Wandering Magnetic Poles

Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Activity/Hands-on
  • Presentation/Lecture
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.1 – Life on Earth has evolved with complex diversity…
NGSS
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • ESS3 - Earth and Human Activity
Heliophysics Topics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Magnetosphere
  • Magnetic Field
  • Energy
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

The magnetic poles of Earth do not stay fixed, but wander geographically. Why does this happen? This webinar dives into the history of our knowledge of how Earth's magnetic poles move across the globe, as well as the potential implications, and provides mathematical explorations of the known science.

This webinar is presented by NASA HEAT and delivered by Dr. Sten Odenwald. Below you will find both the original PowerPoint slide deck assembled by Dr. Odenwald and a PDF version of those slides.