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FOSS Next Generation Electromagnetic Force Collection
Description
Electricity and magnetism are some of the most fascinating physics phenomena to study in a middle school classroom. Students will measure the force of invisible magnetic fields, learn to build a circuit, design an electromagnet, and explain the energy transfers that make it all possible. The anchor phenomena for this course are force interactions and effects. The driving question for the course is what is the relationship between magnetic and electric forces?
In the FOSS Electromagnetic Force Course, students manipulate equipment to collect data about magnetic fields and electricity.
The culmination of the course leads students to consider accessible energy sources and the reliance of modern lifestyles on access to this energy, as well as the consequences of such energy use. Students leave this course with an understanding of force and energy that forms a solid foundation for high school and college physics.
Features
- Allows students to be active investigators instead of passive learners
- Is built around firsthand exploration of relevant phenomena using classroom-proven theories and practices to engage all students
- Aligned to NGSS, Framework for K to 12 Science, and Common Core standards
- Provides unmatched professional learning, including hands-on & virtual teacher workshops
Resources available in this collection include:
- Comprehensive hands-on equipment kits made exclusively for FOSS
- Investigations Guide (Teacher Edition Book) core instructional hardcover spiral-bound book provides educators with the support to successfully facilitate the investigations - available in print and digital
- Teacher Resources with educative support to effectively teach standards - available in print and digital
- FOSS Science Resources book (Student Edition Book) for students to build expository reading skills and highlight STEM careers - available in print and digital
- Accessibility options to the interactive digital resources on the ThinkLink™ platform for effective planning and engaged learning
- Spanish teaching and learning resources – available in print and digital
