TIES Curriculum Module

Title: Magnetic Explorations

Teachers: DeBrosse, Edwards, Willets

Business: WPAFB - Magnetics

Description: The microwave, CD player, VCR, DVD and the automobile are an integral part of everyday life for most students.  Very few, however, realize that magnets are essential for the operation of these devices.  Careers involved with these devices and many other similar ones involve the study of magnetism.  All motors and generators contain magnets. Electrical engineers and Material Science engineers would top the list of careers that need to study magnetism.  Other careers would include electrical technicians, automotive repair technicians, medical technicians. In this unit we are trying to interest students in these careers by generating enthusiasm in the study of magnets.  This unit is designed for 11^th and 12^th graders.  The time required would be approximately 15 hours.

Subject: Math, Science/ Engineering, Technology

Grade Level: 9 -12

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