There is a whole lot for kids to discover in the appealing Magnetism Adventure from Home Science Adventures! Finding invisible force fields, mapping magnetic fields, creating magnetic sculptures, making an electromagnet and motor, and so much more can be found in the thirteen lessons. Along with the guided lessons and activities, there are worksheets to record discoveries and all the required supplies for the activities. Open-and-go lessons, reproducible (for family use) student materials, and supplies for 2 students working together make this kit a win-win for children and parents. Included in the Home Science Adventures Complete Kit 1 along with Discovering Birds and Astronomy Adventure.
Magnetism Adventure
SKU
004356
Grade 1-8
Montessori (Discovery)
Neutral
High Teacher Involvement
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
No other materials needed
Conceptual/Topical
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No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
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Our Price
$37.00 Product Overview
- Takes children from “opposite poles attract” all the way through electromagnets and making their own motor
- Engaging hands-on activities with no parent prep!
- Thirteen lessons and supplies for the twenty experiments that teach children the power of magnetism
Description
Publisher's Description of Magnetism Adventure
In THE MAGNETISM ADVENTURE you will:
EXPLORE MAGNETISM THROUGH HANDS ON EXPERIMENTS
- Experiment with MAGNETIC LEVITATION!
- Trace a magnet's INVISIBLE FORCE FIELDS with encased iron filings.
- Build a steel nut sculpture along magnetic field lines.
- Pace off a TREASURE MAP with your magnetic compass!
DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF ELECTROMAGNETISM
- Detect the magnetic field around an electric current.
- Construct and operate an ELECTROMAGNET.
- Construct and experiment with your own MAGNETIC MOTOR!
20 EXPERIMENTS IN 13 LESSONS
- Enough equipment for two children working together.
- Grades 2-8.
This mini-course takes your children from "opposite poles attract", all the way through electromagnets and making their own motor.
Everything you need is included in the kit:
- 2 Bar Magnets
- 3 Ceramic C5 high force Magnets
- 1 Iron Filings in a Clear Sealed Plastic Case
- 1 Magnetic Compass
- 1 Wooden Ruler
- 1 Acrylic Rod
- 1 Homemade Compass Kit (cork piece, portion cups, 2 tiny paper clips)
- 1 Magnetic Sculpture Parts (keeper, washer, 30+ steel nuts)
- 1 Is it magnetic? Kit (brass & steel screws, aluminum washer, penny, storage case for small parts)
For Electromagnetism:
- 2 Long pieces of Magnet Wire
- 1 C Battery
- 1 Ten Penny Nail
- 1 piece of Sandpaper
- 6 jumbo paper clips
Category Description for Individual Home Science Adventure Kits
Please note that the Astronomy Adventure and Discovering Birds units both include upgraded binoculars.
Details
| Product Format: | Kit |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-8 |
| Brand: | Stratton House |
| Length in Inches: | 13.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 10 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.5 |
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