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In this activity, learners build magnetic towers to explore the forces and properties of magnets. This activity allows learners to experiment and play with magnets and feel first-hand the force of magnets pushing and pulling. Note: this activity requires the use of a drill and saw, which are not included in the cost of materials. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per student
- Ages 4 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1 block of wood (2 x 4)
- 6" 1/4" dowel
- 4 donut magnets that fit loosely on the dowel
- 1 pencil
- 1 ruler
- 1 piece of aluminum wire or a can
- paperclips
- paper
- rubber bands
- plastic beads/buttons
- drill with bit 15/64"
- sandpaper
- saw
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Charges and Currents
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Earth's Magnetic Field
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
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Electricity and Magnetism
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Mission Science Workshop
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Mission Science Workshop, 2013