Magnetism/Electric Models
Bar Code: 1262
Description: This kit introduces the topic of magnetic
force through a series of activities focusing on the size, shape,
strength and use of magnets. The relationship between magnetism and
electricity is addressed by having students construct a variety of
devices.
Inventory:
1 container of materials
- D battery
- index cards (100)
- green stick clay (113 g)
- paper clips (100)
- jumbo paper clips (100)
- sandpaper
- metal strip with hole
- masking tape
- enameled wire (24 G 4 oz.)
- insulated wire (22 G 150')
- battery holder with Fahnestock clips
- pocket compass (40 mm)
- iron filings in vinyl sleeve
- Alnico bar magnet
- natural lodestone magnet
- U-shaped magnet
- nails (15)
- magnetism needles (14)
- ceramic block magnet
- ceramic dish magnet
- steel hex nut (zinc plate)
- machine screw with flat slot head (1")
- switch with Fahenstock clips
- wood block with holes and slots
- teacher's guide
URL:
http://rpsec.usca.sc.edu/TravelingScience/mag_elec_models.html (May
1999)
Copyright © 2001 by the Board of Trustees of the
University of South Carolina.
Ruth Patrick Science
Education Center
Center of Excellence in Educational
Technology
University of South Carolina
Aiken
471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801
803-648-6851