Electromagnet Activity
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Summary of Activity:
This activity reinforces the concepts of electricity, specifically magnetism, and the concept of magnetic fields including which materials best conduct electricity. The activity emphasizes the importance of a product market, encouraging students to keep track of cost of material and compare that to the efficiency of the product.
Estimated Prep Time:
2
Estimated Activity Time:
0.75
Estimated Total Hours:
2.75
Topics:
- STEM – General
Target Audience:
- Secondary School Students
Submission Type:
Ready-To-Go Event
Activity Type:
Activity or Demonstration
Detailed Description and Instructions:
The posted .zip file contains several resources for this activity:
- ElectromagnetActivity.pdf provides an overview of the activity.
- Electromagnet Activity Scores.xlsx provides a spreadsheet to support the activity calculations.
The Westinghouse-Pittsburgh Chapter has used this activity in several Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGE) events.
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