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In this activity, learners investigate the behavior of magnets. Learners create a "wonder wand" with a magnet so they can move a skater around.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners explore magnetism and motion as they build a simple marble run. Learners test different arrangements of plastic and cardboard tubes, bottles, and cups on a magnetic board.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners build a seesaw powered by magnets.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners separate materials based on their special properties to mimic the way recyclables are sorted at recycling centers.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will observe magnetic properties and sort objects by them. This activity uses everyday items to teach learners about magnetic forces, poles and properties of magnets.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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With a magnet, iron fillings, and a bottle, you can create a cool demonstration about magnetic lines of force: the fillings will arrange themselves within the magnet's magnetic field.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a cool floating animal using the science of magnetism. Learners discover what happens when a piece of magnetic metal enters a magnet's field.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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The "Exploring the Solar System: Magnetic Fields" activity shows participants how scientists can use tools to study the invisible magnetic fields of Earth, the Sun, and other objects in the universe.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners build magnetic towers to explore the forces and properties of magnets.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 4 - 11 45 to 60 minutes