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Attract a Fish
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This outdoor activity/field trip requires a place where minnows swim, such as a local pond or brook.

Magnetic Spinner & Compass
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Learners use shop tools and various materials to construct a magnetic spinner and a compass.

Magnet Races
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In this physics activity (page 4 of the PDF), learners will explore how similar magnetic poles repel one another. They will rely on linear induction to race magnets around a simple course.

Create a Compass
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In this activity, learners use simple materials to build their own compass.

Floating Butterfly
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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.

Electromagnetic Dancer: Connect Her Up and Watch Her Dance!
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In this activity, learners use a nail and magnet wire to build an electromagnet, which controls the movements of a paper dancer.

Circles of Magnetism I
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In this activity related to magnetism and electricity, learners create a magnetic field that's stronger than the Earth's magnetic field.