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INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITIES:

First, let's work on some basic concepts in electricity. Click here to watch the brainpop movie on electricity. Be sure to take the quiz while you are there.
 
 

Click here to watch a brainpop movie about the basics of magnetism.

Be sure to take the quiz while you are there.
 
 

MORE INFORMATION:

What are the basic safety rules for dealing with electricity?

What are magnets?

What is the rule of magnetism?

Do similar magnetic poles attract or repel each other?

What are electromagnets?

What is a compass?

How does a compass work?

What are some uses for magnets?
 
 

EXTRA CREDIT:

If time permits, do this experiment with static electricity.

MORE EXTRA CREDIT:
If time permits, do this fruity electricity experiment.

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