Introduction
What do you know about magnets other than they can go on your fridge?! Magnets are everywhere and they are apart of Science!
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Go on this WebQuest journey to learn about magnets and magnetism.
Task
The purpose of this task is to explore the world of magnets and magnetism by visiting various websites. During your exploration you will be gathering information to specific questions about magnets and magnetism. At the end of this journey you will have learnt enough information to share with others on your own blog!
Process
Let's begin the journey on magnets and magnetism!
Listed below are some key questions regarding magnets and magnetism. To find the answer to these questions, please use the websites provided. You could also use your textbook for extra help! Write the questions and answer them in your exercise book. You will then use this information to share with an audience on your blog. Don't forget... it must be in your own words.
Question 1 - 6, use the following sites;
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/magnets.htm#.U99ysfmSySo
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/elec_magnets.html
1. What are magnets?
2. List and describe the three properties (characteristics) of all magnets?
3. List and describe the three types of magnets? Give an example of each.
4. What are magnets made of?
5. What are magnets attracted to?
6. Name three common uses for magnets.
Question 7 - 9, use the following sites;
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/magnetism.htm#.U990T_mSySo
http://www.ducksters.com/science/magnetism.php
http://www.explainthatstuff.com/magnetism.html
7. What is meant by magnetism?
8. What causes magnetism?
9. Explain how a magnetic field occurs.
10. Explain how the earth is one giant magnetic field. Why is this useful?
11. How can objects be magnetised?
Conclusion
You have come to the end of the WebQuest journey on magnets and magnetism. Well done! So what have you learnt?
The final task is for you to make a list of 6-8 statements that show what you have learnt about magnets and magnetism. You can combine responses from various questions if you wish.
For example; Magnets consist of a north and south pole that can attract or repel each other.
Place these facts on your blog as a POST (this is different to a page!).