Outreach: Magical Magnets

Description

Investigate the magical push and pull of magnetism in this station-based class. Create a magnet craft to try out in class and take home. WOW! credits part of this class to NanoDays, a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and technology organized by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network with funding from the National Science Foundation.

Students will:

Explore the physical science concept of magnetism.
Manipulate magnets and use them to determine whether other items are, or are not, attracted to magnets.
Create a magnet craft to try out in class and take home.

Offered At

WOW! Children's Museum

WOW! Children’s Museum engages all families in educational, hands-on experiences that connect curiosity, creativity, and discovery.

Let's Learn!
We specialize in fun and approachable hands-on education programs
for children ages birth to 8th grade. Our programs incorporate
STREAM curriculum and support Colorado P-12 Academic Standards. Add an exploration class to your Museum field trip or let us bring a program to your classroom!

Details

Subjects

Physics

Capacity

18 students, 1 chap. per 18 stu.

Duration

45 min.

Activity

School Based Program

Grades

Preschool

Price Options

$100.00 per Group for School Group