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series circuit

parallel circuit

electromagnet

switch

Questions for Reflection

ALL REFLECTIONS ARE TO BE WRITTEN

IN YOUR SCIENCE JOURNAL.

MAKE SURE EACH ENTRY IS DATED!!!

Investigation 1

What did you learn about magnets?

Investigation 2

1. How could magnets be useful tools?

2. Would a magnet be helpful in separating soda

bottles from soda cans at a recycling center?

Investigation 3

What can you say about the magnetic fields of

various types of magnets?

Investigation 4

What would happen if the race track board were

made of iron or copper?

Investigation 5

1. What do you think the term "circuit" means?

2. What do you think is going on to make the bulb

light?

Investigation 6

Describe where the current flows in

the simple battery, bulb, and wire

system.

Investigation 7

What is the difference between a circuit with a light

bulb and a circuit with a motor?

Investigation 8

Look at the data table that you made today and see

if you can find a pattern that will help you predict

what kinds of materials are insulators and

conductors.

Investigation 9

What would the test of a hidden circuit folder look

like if a sheet of aluminum foil were sandwiched

between the two layers of the folder?

Investigation 10

Think about the wiring in your house. What type of

circuits do you think are in the walls? Make sure to

include a reason why you think so.

Investigation 11

How can an electromagnet be used?

Investigation 12

Draw a diagram of your switch. How does the switch

work to control the flow of current in the circuit?

Reflect on the Electricity and

Magnetism Unit:

1. Update your KWL chart from the beginning of

the unit. Do any of them need to be corrected

or improved?

2. Do you have new questions about

magnets, electricity, electric circuits, or

electromagnets?

3. Think about your experiences

working with your partner(s).

What do you think are the benefits

of teamwork in science?

4. Write 5 things you learned about

electricity and magnetism.

Projects for Electricity and Magnetism

Create a presentation which gives a biographical sketch or blog of someone who made important discoveries about magnetism, such as one of the following individuals:

• André-Marie Ampère

• Michael Faraday

• Carl Friedrich Gauss

• James Clerk Maxwell

• H.C.Oersted

After watching "The Science of Disney Imagineering: Magnetism" in class, chose one of the following projects to complete:

A Magnetic Story

One scene in the DVD describes how magnets are used to launch Rock'n'Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Work as a team to come up with a great story for a new attraction that involves magnetism. Create a visual presentation of your story, including a basic design of the attraction and a description of the role of magnetism. When designing your attraction, keep the following questions in mind:

• Is the concept appealing, interesting, or exciting?

• Does the concept communicate a well thought out story and theme?

• Have you presented details about how guests will interact with and enjoy the experience?

• Does the concept demonstrate respect and inclusion for a diverse array of guests?

Too Cool

During the DVD, Asa climbs around in his magnetic climbing gloves and boots. Imagine you have your own Imagineering workspace where you can develop cool magnetic devices like Asa's climbing gloves and boots. Develop, illustrate, and present an idea for a new magnetic device. Explain how the device works and why it is useful.

Interview with a Magnet

Chose a partner and write a script for a segment of a talk show about magnetism. Come up with a name for the show and the host, as well as write the dialogue between the host and the guest-a magnet. Be prepared to act out your talk show segment for our class.

We Have Lift Off

Research and present information about how magnets might be used in the future to propel space vehicles. Create a poster or presentation (using Google Apps Presentation) that illustrates the process.