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In this activity about magnetism (page 17 of the pdf), learners experiment with magnets, exploring the concept of diamagnetic materials by seeing how a grape reacts to a magnetic field. This is a great activity to show how sometimes, in science, you can get very unexpected results.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Two Large Grapes
- Drinking Straw with a small hole in the center Film Canister w/ Lid
- Pushpin
- Small Knife or Razor Blade
- Neodymium Magnet
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Fields
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Electricity and Magnetism
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
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:
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009