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Electricity and Magnetism
Electricity and magnetism are integral to the workings of nearly every gadget, appliance, vehicle, and machine we use. This unit explains electricity, from charged particles at the atomic level to the current that flows in homes and businesses. There are two kinds of electricity: static electricity and electric currents. There are also two kinds of electric currents: direct (DC) and alternating (AC). Electricity and magnetism are closely related. Flowing electrons produce a magnetic field, and spinning magnets cause an electric current to flow. Electromagnetism is the interaction of these two important forces.
Overview Resources
- Unit Guide
- Unit Resource List
- NGSS Correlations Chart
- Electricity and Magnetism Unit Roadmaps
Unit Nonfiction Books

Electricity and Magnetism
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Listen to Electricity and Magnetism Read Electricity and Magnetism See the Quiz for Electricity and MagnetismDigital
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Lesson Resources
- Nonfiction Book Teacher's Guide
- Discussion Cards
- Blank Discussion Cards
Interactive Science Lessons

An Introduction to Circuits
Process Activities
FOCUS Books

Blackout!
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- Teaching Tips
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Battle of the Currents
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Listen to Battle of the Currents Read Battle of the Currents See the Quiz for Battle of the CurrentsDigital

Electrical Safety
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- Teaching Tips
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Remote Control
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- Teaching Tips
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Setting Up Circuits
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- Teaching Tips
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Supporting Materials
Investigation Packs
Electric Motors
- Complete Investigation Pack
- Investigation Pack Teacher's Guide
- I.File Response Sheet
- I.File Teaching Tips
I.Files




Mystery File

Generators
- Digital
Science Fair Resources
Science Videos

Conductors and Insulators
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Current Strength Affects Electromagnets
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Discovering Solar Energy
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Human-Powered Generator
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Career Files

Power Plant Worker; Nuclear Medicine Technologist; Electric Linework
- Digital
Quick Reads






Reading A-Z Books
Graphic Organizers
Science Diagrams

Electricity from Steam
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Magnets Attract and Repel
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Particles of an Atom
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Game Packs