Magnetic Earth Matching and Sketching Activity

This integral review activity about our magnetic planet is for middle school physical science students. This full-page lesson features two matching sections on the front side and a sketch and label one on the reverse.

This assignment reinforces the following historical field contributors and terms: Earth’s magnetic poles, Sir William Gilbert, Van Allen belts, aurora borealis, iron, north, aurora, Earth’s magnetic field, magnetic declination, magnetosphere, solar wind, and compass.

Product Summary:

• Two student pages.
• A complete key with the answers in bold red font.
• Cover page.
• PDF format compatible with Microsoft using Adobe Acrobat.
• Easy to grade.
• The lesson duration is 30-40 minutes.

I appreciate your interest. This lesson complements several other electric current and magnetism–themed activities I published. I have nearly thirty years of teaching experience and have published educational products since 2002. I am confident this resource will serve you and your students well for years!