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

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners use the current flowing in a wire to create a magnetic field that turns a magnet. Learners can use this property of electromagnetism to build a magnet-powered pinwheel.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the magnetic field of a bar magnet as an introduction to understanding Earth's magnetic field. First, learners explore and play with magnets and compasses.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes