LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

The learner will construct an understanding of electricity and magnetism.

Objective 4.03

Investigate and analyze magnetism and the practical applications of the characteristics of magnets.

  • Permanent magnets.
  • Electromagnetism.
  • Movement of electrical charges.

Resources aligned to this objective

Lesson plans on the web

Exploring magnetic fields
This Science NetLinks lesson demonstrates the magnetic field that is formed by a small magnet. Prior to this lesson, students should have had opportunities to observe and explore the lines of force, the attraction, and the repelling forces that all magnets exhibit. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Static electricity and lightning
In this lesson, students will explore a variety of websites to learn about lightning. They will then explain, in their own words, what causes lightning and how it is related to static electricity. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 and 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science