9.1.5 understand that the earth is the biggest magnet (u) – my-elearning

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9.1 Magnets and electromagnets GLOs

9.1.1 know that magnet has two poles and have attracting and repelling forces (k)
9.1.2 be able to show the attracting and repelling forces of magnets (s)
9.1.3 be able to show that a magnetic force is a non-contact force (s)
9.1.4 be able to show that magnetic field-lines are areas around the magnet (s)
9.1.5 understand that the earth is the biggest magnet (u)
9.1.6 be able to show that magnetic fields are caused by electricity, vise versa (u)
9.1.7 appreciate that electromagnets can be used in many useful appliances and equipment for our daily lives (a)

Substrand: "9.1 Magnets and electromagnets" Outcomes

General Learning Outcome(s)

9.1.5 understand that the earth is the biggest magnet (u)

Specific Learning Outcome(s)

At the end of this activity you should be able to demonstrate the following ability:

9.1.5.1 explain the needle of the compass always point towards the Earth’s geographical north pole (south magnetic pole)

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