Electricity & Magnetism: Circuits, Current & Magnetic Forces Unit | MS Physical Science

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This unit is included in the Physical Science Curriculum 5E Model.

Teach electric charge, current, circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetism with this complete Middle School Electricity and Magnetism Unit for Physical Science.

Includes PowerPoints, notes, interactive notebooks, hands-on circuit labs, stations, quizzes, a STEM Creation Station, task cards, a study guide, and a final assessment—everything you need for a fully prepped electricity and magnetism unit.

Students build circuits, explore magnetic fields, investigate electromagnetism, and learn how electricity and magnetism combine in real-world technologies.

Aligned to NGSS (MS-PS2 & MS-PS3), forces, interactions, electric & magnetic fields, and energy transfer.

⭐ What’s Included

• PowerPoints for:
  • Electricity
  • Electric Current
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Magnetism
  • Magnetism & Electricity
• Guided Student Notes (print + digital)
• Interactive Notebook Activities
• Mini-Quizzes + Digital Assessments
• Teacher Demo: Feeling Jumpy
• Guided Inquiry Lab: Constructing Circuits
• Science Stations (STEM Challenge Included)
• Task Cards (print + digital)
• Study Guide
• Chapter Assessment
• Word Wall in English & Spanish
• QR Codes for free online textbook access
• 11-day pacing guide
• Answer keys for all materials

⭐ Key Concepts Covered

• Electric charge & static electricity
• Electric current, voltage, resistance
• Ohm’s Law (intro-level)
• Series & parallel circuits
• Circuit components & diagrams
• Magnetic fields & properties
• Earth’s magnetic field
• Electromagnets
• Relationship between electricity & magnetism
• Motors, generators & real-world electromagnetic devices

⭐ Why Teachers Love This Unit

• Hands-on circuit building increases engagement
• Magnetism activities make invisible concepts visible
• Word Wall supports vocabulary (English + Spanish)
• QR codes give instant reading support
• Aligned perfectly to NGSS middle school standards
• Truly no-prep—everything is included

⭐ Ideal For

• Middle School Physical Science
• NGSS MS-PS2 & MS-PS3
• Electricity & circuits unit
• Magnetism lessons
• STEM classrooms
• Station-based or interactive notebook instruction

⭐ Suggested Pacing Guide – Electricity & Magnetism (11 Days)

Day 1: Teacher Demo – Feeling Jumpy; Section 1 PowerPoint/Notes/INB
Day 2: Section 1 Mini-Quiz; Section 2 PowerPoint/Notes/INB
Day 3: Section 2 Mini-Quiz; Guided Inquiry Lab – Constructing Circuits
Day 4: Section 3 PowerPoint/Notes/INB
Day 5: Section 3 Mini-Quiz; Section 4 PowerPoint/Notes/INB
Day 6: Section 4 Mini-Quiz; Section 5 PowerPoint/Notes/INB
Day 7: Section 5 Mini-Quiz; Science Stations
Day 8: Science Stations
Day 9: Creation Station Final Draft + Testing (STEM Challenge)
Day 10: Task Card Review (Print or Digital) and/or Study Guide
Day 11: Chapter Assessment

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