Electromagnet
Students will explore magnetism and design electromagnets to explain the phenomenon of an electric current moving through a wire, while an invisible magnetic force surrounds it. Adding a nail to the electromagnet will temporarily magnetize the nail.
The Energy Coalition will send you wire cutters, electrical wire (w/ ends trimmed and stripped), copper old cords or wires (some wires may create a spark and some smoke - adult supervision and help is suggested) 1 red copper wire, 1 white wire, D batteries, nail or screw (magnetic), lightweight metal objects, paper clips, staples and a wire to bring this lesson to life.
Students will explore magnetism and design electromagnets to explain the phenomenon of an electric current moving through a wire, while an invisible magnetic force surrounds it. Adding a nail to the electromagnet will temporarily magnetize the nail.
The Energy Coalition will send you wire cutters, electrical wire (w/ ends trimmed and stripped), copper old cords or wires (some wires may create a spark and some smoke - adult supervision and help is suggested) 1 red copper wire, 1 white wire, D batteries, nail or screw (magnetic), lightweight metal objects, paper clips, staples and a wire to bring this lesson to life.
Students will explore magnetism and design electromagnets to explain the phenomenon of an electric current moving through a wire, while an invisible magnetic force surrounds it. Adding a nail to the electromagnet will temporarily magnetize the nail.
The Energy Coalition will send you wire cutters, electrical wire (w/ ends trimmed and stripped), copper old cords or wires (some wires may create a spark and some smoke - adult supervision and help is suggested) 1 red copper wire, 1 white wire, D batteries, nail or screw (magnetic), lightweight metal objects, paper clips, staples and a wire to bring this lesson to life.
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