Magnetism

Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.

Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.

Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.

Learn about the risks of electromagnetic radiation near high-voltage power lines.

Have fun discovering what magnets can pick up in this hands on activity.

Students develop and apply the skills of sorting & classifying, comparing & contrasting and predicting as they explore magnetism as a non-contact force that causes movement.

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a toy that is moved using forces applied by magnets.