Unit 3:  Magnetism  & Electricity
The Magnetism and Electricity Module consists of five sequential investigations, each designed to introduce or reinforce concepts in physical science. The investigations provide opportunities for students to explore the natural and human-made worlds by observing and manipulating materials in focused settings using simple tools.

Library Resources 

If you know which animal/adaptation you are looking for, use the OPAC to locate a book on your topic.

Browse the shelves in the 333s, and 537s-538s.

General Encyclopedias are very helpful.  
Look in the Research Guide if the topic you are looking for is not in the volume you expect to find it in.

Specialized Encyclopedias such as:

• _________ (REF)

Nonfiction books such as:

• Magnetism (538 FAR)

• Charged Up:  The Story of Electricity (333.793 BAI)

• Young Thomas Edison (B EDISON)

Additional Resources 

For students...	For Teachers:
Physics4Kids.com  Electricity & Magnetism Webquest	Magnetism
Curriculum Connections -  Unit 3:  Magnetism and Electricity
Integration of 21st Century Themes	PBL: A Day in the Life, Without...   Power Line Safety: It's for the Birds Careers in Electricity Different Sources of Electricity The Body Electric
Investigation 1: The Force  Part 1: Investigating Magnets and Materials Part 2: Investigating More Magnetic Properties  Part 3: Breaking the Force Part 4: Detecting the Force of Magnetism	District LMC Resources Reading Extensions List (Destiny Resource List) Video: Bill Nye - Magnetism  Teacher Resources (Only available on WTS Network) Essential Questions Poster Vocabulary Cards Anticipation Guide Internet Resources  Play a Song: It Is a Magnet  Kitchen Magnets www.fossweb.com BrainPOP - Magnetism FOSS Science Stories (under Media link)
Investigation 2: Making Connections  Part 1: Lighting a Bulb Part 2: Making a Motor Run Part 3: Finding Insulators and Conductors Part 4: Investigating Mystery Circuits	District LMC Resources Reading Extensions List (Destiny Resource List) Video: Bill Nye - Static Electricity  Video: Bill Nye - Electrical Current Teacher Resources (Only available on WTS Network) Vocabulary Cards Anticipation Guide Internet Resources  Play a Song: Electricity  The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits www.fossweb.com  BrainPOP - Electricity BrainPOP - Static Electricity BrainPOP - Current Electricity BranPOP - Electric Circuits FOSS Science Stories (under Media link)
Investigation 3: Advanced Connections Part 1: Building Series Circuits Part 2: Building Parallel Circuits Part 3: Solving the String-of-Lights Problem	District LMC Resources Reading Extensions List (Destiny Resource List) Teacher Resources (Only available on WTS Network) Vocabulary Cards Anticipation Chart Internet Resources  The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits www.fossweb.com BrainPOP - Thomas Edison FOSS Science Stories (under Media link)
Investigation 4: Current Attractions Part 1: Building an Electromagnet Part 2: Changing Number of Winds Part 3: Investigating More Electromagnets	District LMC Resources Reading Extensions List (Destiny Resource List) Teacher Resources (Only available on WTS Network) Vocabulary Cards Anticipation Guide Internet Resources  Electromagnet www.fossweb.com  BrainPOP - Electromagnets FOSS Science Stories (under Media link)
Investigation 5: Click It  Part 1: Reinventing the Telegraph Part 2: Sending Messages Long-Distance  Part 3: Choosing Your Own Investigation	District LMC Resources Reading Extensions List (Destiny Resource List) Video: Bill Nye - Inventions  Teacher Resources (Only available on WTS Network) Vocabulary Cards Anticipation Chart Internet Resources  www.fossweb.com  BrainPOP - Industrial Revolution  FOSS Science Stories   (under Media link)

Created by Barbara Swetits
Last updated 08/19/2009