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The following experiments allow students in the classroom or at home an opportunity to explore magnetic properties and applications. Contact mjaeger@eou.edu for information on how to secure materials for each of these experiments.
To start read one or both of the magnet stories: Feed Your Cow a Magnet or Magnets Protect Brains
Information about how to read stories with young people is located here.
Information about keeping a STEM Notebook is located here. We always encourage students to write about their explorations.
Use a magnet to find iron particles in sand in a plastic bag
Using Iron Filings To Make an Art Game
In this STEAM activity, students use iron filings to make a magnetic picture.
Exploring Magnetic Lines of Force
Using magnets, a clear plastic and some iron filings, explore the nature of magnetic lines of force.
In this experiment students create magnets that are suspended in air and then test to see if invisible lines of force can penetrate various materials.
Build a magnet levitation pencil using two magnets and a simple stand.
Use doughnut shaped magnets in hover experiments.
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