Magnetic Force

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Magnetic Force Relative Motion and Position
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• Teacher Page
• We suggest that students keep a journal.
• It is critical for students to use writing skills
  to explain answers. When you see this symbol
  students should use their journals.

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This weeks lessons are designed to
reinforce State Science Standard IV Force,
Motion, and Mechanical Energy
A. Relative Motion/Position An objects
position can be described relative to another
object. B. Types/Properties of Forces and
Motion Forces can be gravitational,
electrostatic, or magnetic. C. Interactions of
Forces and Motions Magnets attract and repel
each other and certain kinds of metals.
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An objects position can be described according
to its relative position to another object.
Which object is being described? This object is
to the left of the magnifying glass, above the
light bulb, and to the right of the atom.
Click for answer.
atom
beaker/test tube
telescope
solar system
light bulb
magnifying glass
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Write a clear detailed sentence using 2 or 3
clues to describe the position of the balance
scale in relation to the other objects. Use
terms such as left of, right of, behind,
between, above, below, etc.
frog
dictionary
microscope
space shuttle
winter tree
tree trunk
balance scale
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Choose an object and describe its position in
relation to the other objects.
Let other students guess your object.
eagle
thunderhead
cactus
pumpkin
maple leaf
thermometer
magnet