Magnets at the Core - January 2008 Activity of the Month

Magnets at the Core - January 2008 Activity of the Month Files
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Audience:
Grades 5-8Grades 9-12

National Science Education Content Standards:
Standard A: Science as Inquiry
Standard D: Earth and Space Science


Keywords: poles, magnetism, magnetic field,



Description

Students use core models made from swim noodles with embedded magnets and compasses to measure and record magnetic orientation. These model cores simulate the magnetic fields recorded in real deep-sea sediment cores obtained from a scientific ocean drilling vessel such as the JOIDES Resolution.

For more information about any of our educational resources, please contact deepearthacademy@oceanleadership.org.

Credits: 
Bob King, School of Rock 2007