Levitation Engineers: Exploring Forces

Students will explore, observe, and infer about the properties and behaviors of magnets by conducting their own experiments with the magnets and the differences between contact and non-contact forces. Students will plan and design a magnetic levitation device using the engineering design process.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8, 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: forces, magnetism, engineering process, 5E lesson plan
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Learning Goal
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Osceola - Science 4 Inquiry (MSP)

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