Magnetic Power
Around the magnet is an area called force field where the push and pull
of magnet and metal is at its strongest. The force field is strong
enough to pass through wood or glass. The ends of the magnet where most
energy is directed is more powerful enough.
Make it work
The strength of the magnet can be measured by its movement. The more
powerful the magnet, the larger and stronger its force field.
For the insects you will need
- cardboard
- slices of cork
- metal thumbtacks
- X-Acto knife/scissors
- glue
- paint and paintbrushes
- horseshoe magnet
Magnetic insects
Ask the help of an adult to cut out insect shapes from cardboard with an
X-Acto knife. Paint the shapes and glue each one into a small square of
cork. Put a thumbtack into the other side of the cork. Use a horseshoe
magnet to make the insects move.
For the soccer game you will need
- white cardboard
- green cardboard
- X-Acto knife
- cork
- metal thumbtacks
- dowels
- small magnets
- glue
- tiny ball
- paints
- crayons
Table soccer
Create a box out of green cardboard. Draw a line of the soccer field in
the white cardboard. Make cardboard players with a piece of cork glued
in the inside of each base. Put a thumbtack through from the outside.
The magnets attached to the dowels will move the players under the box.
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