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ERIC Number: EJ775738
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002-Nov
Pages: 5
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 5
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
Earth Magnetism: Teaching "Magnetic Stripes" to Secondary Science Students
Thomas, Owain
Physics Education, v37 n6 p492-496 Nov 2002
Pupils need to grasp many linked concepts to understand how observed magnetic stripes can be produced by sea floor spreading, as required by some courses. This article suggest simple practical demonstrations that can be of great help. (Contains 2 online resources and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Magnets, Science Instruction, Demonstrations (Educational), Secondary School Science, Foreign Countries, Earth Science, Oceanography, Teaching Methods
Institute of Physics Publishing. The Public Ledger Building Suite 929, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 215-627-0880; Fax: 215-627-0879; e-mail: info@ioppubusa.com; Web site: http://journals.iop.org
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: United Kingdom