Using a series of hands-on experiments, students investigate the properties of magnets and the magnetic properties of electric currents. Students experience the historical development of our understanding of magnets. Student activities include
- Making a compass.
- Building electromagnets and conducting experiments to test their strength.
- Constructing and operating 2 types of rudimentary electric motors to illustrate one of the major applications of electromagnetism.
- Disassembling, experimenting with, and rebuilding a commercial electric motor to see how its components correspond with those of the motors students constructed.
- Producing electricity with an electric generator to light a bulb and turn a motor.
The
Two-Use Kit comes with all of the great materials you'd expect from the STC PROGRAM™, along with a box containing the materials for a second non-concurrent use. All you need to do is set the box aside until you are ready for it.
