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Title: A Magnet as a Magnetometer PDF
Url: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mgs/education/lessons/act38.pdf
Publisher: Maine Geological Survey
Description: In this activity, students construct a magnetometer from a magnet and a spring balance and use it to locate buried objects in a tray. The activity will reinforce the idea that local fluctuations in Earth's magnetic field can be used to locate underground materials having magnetic properties. Working in groups, they will construct their instruments and use them to survey a large flat container in which iron objects have been buried. Follow-up activities, a student worksheet, and discussion questions are provided.
LC Classification: Science -- Geology -- Instruments and apparatus
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Geophysics. Cosmic physics -- Special topics, A-Z -- Magnetic fields. Geomagnetic micropulsations
GEM Subject: Science -- Earth science
Science -- Geology
Science -- Physical sciences
Key Concept: Geology -- Magnetism
Resource Type: Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Format: Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Learner
Professional/Practitioner
Education Level: High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Graduate/Professional
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Language: English
Access Rights: Free access
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