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Construct your device, make sure it is well made so it won't fall apart after multiple teachers use it!
Use information recorded in your science notebook to select appropriate materials to construct your electromagnet.
Design a presentation that includes: Demonstration of electromagnet function, Instructions & Diagram, Materials Justification, Explanations of magnetism and electricity. (student choice of format(s)) Criteria for individual components listed below.
You have a budget of $50 dollars, stay under budget! You may return unused/undamaged materials for half price.
Include a detailed list of how you spent your money.
Create an instruction manual for your electromagnet including step-by-step building directions and a diagram
Explain why you selected the materials and design you did, and how they contribute to the electromagnet.
Explain how a magnet works
Explain how electricity works.
No reflection.
Incomplete reflection outlines contribution, learning, and suggestions but lacks detail or is missing a component.
Complete reflection outlining contribution, and learning. Provides a suggestion for improving the project.
Detailed and thoughtful reflection including honest analysis of group contribution, what was learned, and several suggestions for improving the project further.