Magnificent Magnets
Lessons
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.
How can I make my own weighing scale?
Hands-on Activities
Make a scale from simple materials and test it to measure weight.
How can I move water with just a comb?
Hands-on Activities
Have you ever experienced static electricity? Like when you pull a wool sweater over your head in the winter? See what else static electricity can do in this hands-on activity.
How can you lift a marble off a table without touching it with your hands?
Hands-on Activities
Is it magic? No - it’s physics! Use circular motion to overcome the force of gravity and amaze your family!
How does a wheelbarrow help you carry heavy loads?
Hands-on Activities
In this hands on activity build a wheelbarrow from simple materials to explore just how useful simple machines can be!
How can I build a rollercoaster?
Hands-on Activities
Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.
How Can I Go Faster on My Bike?
STEM Explained
You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about gravity, drag and friction!
Design & Build a Ping Pong Ball Launcher
Lessons
Students work collaboratively to design and build a device that uses simple machines to launch ping-pong balls.
Design & Build a Toy that Moves
Lessons
Students will work collaboratively to design and build a toy that is moved using forces applied by magnets.