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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454037603321

Autore

Schafer Larry E

Titolo

Charging ahead [[electronic resource] ] : an introduction to electromagnetism / / by Larry E. Schafer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Arlington, Va., : NSTA Press, c2001

ISBN

1-281-75816-7

9786611758165

1-4356-5267-3

1-933531-59-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (81 p.)

Disciplina

537/.071/273

Soggetti

Electromagnetism - Study and teaching

Magnetism

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Acknowledgments; Overview; A Learning Map on Electricity and Magnetism; Guide to Relevant National Science Education Content Standards; Sci Links; Activity 1; Activity 2; Activity 3; Activity 4; Glossary

Sommario/riassunto

Charging Ahead: An Introduction to Electromagnetism is a set of hands-on activities designed to help teachers introduce middle and high school students to electromagnetism, one of the most fascinating and life changing phenomenon humankind has witnessed. The book uses readily available materials to introduce students to electromagnetism, to the factors that determine the strength of electrical coils, to the application of electromagnetism in the construction of an electrical motor, and to the production of electricity through the construction of a generator.