Magnetism
An Internet-Based Treasure Hunt

Created by
Mrs. Castracane

Introduction

This Treasure Hunt focuses on magnets and motors and how they are related. Your mission is to locate information on the Internet to answer the following questions. Go to the web site listed for each question to find the answers. Be sure to read carefully! Use the URL’s below to answer the 10 questions that follow. When you have finished, answer the Big Question that asks you to combine a lot of what you learned through the treasure hunt into a "big picture."

Print out an answer sheet before you begin.

Questions

1. What is magnetism?

2. List and explain 2 properties of magnets.

http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/magnetism.htm

3. List 5 facts about magnetism.

http://www.execpc.com/~rhoadley/magbasic.htm

4. Explain what happens when a magnet is broken in two?

http://www.execpc.com/~rhoadley/magencyc.htm

5. Explain how a compass works.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/compass.htm

6. What are electromagnets and how are they produced?

7. Draw and explain the “Rule of Magnetism”.

8. What are some uses of magnets?

9.a. How can you create a simple electromagnet?

b. Draw and label a simple electromagnet.

http://www.science-tech.nmstc.ca/maindex.cfm?idx=1367&language=english&museum=sat&function=link&pidx=1367

10. Joseph Henry (1797-1878) was a professor in a small school in Albany, NY. He was also the most revered American scientist of his time. What inventions did his work in electricity and magnetism help to develop?

http://www.si.edu/archives/ihd/jhp/

The Big Question

Explain why magnetism is so important to our lives. Be sure to include details to support your opinion.

Graphic can be found at: http://www.science-tech.nmstc.ca/maindex.cfm?idx=1367&language=english&museum=sat&function=link&pidx=1367

Internet Resources

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