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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.
- 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)
- 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
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Fields
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Electricity and Magnetism
-
The Nature of Science
-
The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
-
The Scientific Process
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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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009