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Solar System Magnetism DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/artemis/pdf/MagneticEarthandSunModels.pdf
From NASA Reviewed Collection
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In this activity, polystyrene spheres and strong magnets are used to represent the Sun and Earth, and their distinct magnetic fields. Participants construct and use a "field detector" to predict where the magnetic fields are, and "field bits" to form loops and trace the invisible magnetic fields of the Sun and Earth. The activity is designed to be used in an informal public outreach setting. It can also be modified for use as a simple classroom demonstration. Information sheets are provided which can be printed to go along with the activity station.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Informal
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Field activity
Subject:
  • Space science
  • Other
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
No restrictions
DLESE Catalog ID: NASA-ESERevProd-000-000-000-658
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Kyle Fricke
CSE@SSL, UC Berkeley

Contributor: Darlene Yan
CSE@SSL, UC Berkeley