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The Good, the Bad and the Electromagnet
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Richardson, Mandek Cooper, James |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Description | Using plastic straws, wire, batteries and iron nails, student teams build and test two versions of electromagnets—one with and one without an iron nail at its core. They test each magnet's ability pick up loose staples, which reveals the importance of an iron core to the magnet's strength. Using plastic straws, wire, batteries and iron nails, student teams build and test two versions of electromagnets—one with and one without an iron nail at its core. They test each magnet's ability pick up loose staples, which reveals the importance of an iron core to the magnet's strength. Students also learn about the prevalence and importance of electromagnets in their everyday lives. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | College of Engineering, University of South Florida Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Physics Science and Technology Current Electromagnetism Magnetism Electricity Electromagnet Voltage |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT1H |
| Education Level | Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Physics Technical |
