6th Grade Physical Science Objectives

ABACUS 01-SC06-45
PASS CS6.2.3

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PASS Strand:
2. Transfer of Energy

Objectives:

3. Electric currents and magnets can exert a force on each other.

Time Range:
4th quarter; one week

Suggested Teaching Strategies:
Activities should help to introduce electro-magnetic fields. Demonstrations with magnets and iron filings facilitate understanding of the force of magnetism.

Aligned Resources:

• Core Lab 9: Magnetism; Positive and Negative Charges
• Globe Fearon Text - Lessons 11/5 -11/6 (Review worksheets 95-100, Enrichment worksheet 47)
• Prentice Hall Text - Chapter 3 (Electric Current and Magnetic Fields) Electricity and Magnetism
• Demonstration Tools: Magnets

Revision Date:
June 2005