Physical Science - Grade 4

Magnetism and Electricity

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California State Science Standards:
  • PS1a: Design and build series and parallel circuits
  • PS1b: Build a simple compass and detect magnetic fields
  • PS1c: Build an electromagnet and how electric currents produce magnetic fields
  • PS1d: Electromagnets are in everyday items: electric motors, electric generators, doorbells, earphones, etc.
  • PS1e: Electrically charged objects attract and repel each other
  • PS1f: Magnets have two poles(north & south), likes poles attract, unlike poles repel
  • PS1g: Electric energy is converted into heat, light, and motion

Date revised 1/22/06