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In this activity, learners build a seesaw powered by magnets. Use this activity to demonstrate how a lever is a simple machine and how magnets repel and attract depending on the alignment of the poles. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1 base board (4"x6")
- 4 magnets
- 1 tongue depressor
- 2 corks
- 1 straw
- 1 toothpick
- card stock or thick paper
- hot glue gun
- pencil
- coloring pencils
- scissors
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Earth's Magnetic Field
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Energy
- Work and Machines
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Motion and Forces
- Machines
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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
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Mission Science Workshop
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Mission Science Workshop, 2013