Dangling Magnet

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In this activity about magnetism (page 13 of the pdf), learners will experiment with magnets to explore how water and other liquids affect the strength of magnetic fields.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Magnet
  • 500 mL beaker (a mason jar will also work)
  • Water
  • Soda
  • Salt Water
  • Metal paper clips
  • Six-sided pencil
  • 8 inch piece of string
  • Water
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Paper
  • Pen/Pencil

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Electricity and Magnetism
      • Electromagnetic Fields
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Asking Questions
      • Conducting Investigations
      • Gathering Data
      • Formulating Explanations

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009