Magnetism and Electricity

Part 1:  Kitchen Magnets

     1.  List three common kitchen items that have Permanent Magnets:

     2.  List three common kitchen items that have Electromagnets:

Part 2:  Electromagnets

     1.  Build an electromagnet on fossweb and describe the steps you had to take to lift the most fillings?

     2.  Build an electromagnet on fossweb and describe the steps you had to take to lift the least fillings?

     3.  Which wire material made the strongest magnet?  Why?

     4.  Which wire material made the weakest magnet?  Why

Part 3:  Media Movies and Audio Stories



     1.  How can you make a compass?

     2.  How does a light bulb work?

     3.  How do magnets help speakers to make noise (explain in your own words)?


Part 4:  Ask a Scientist

     1.  What are some rocks with magnets?

     2.  Describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism.

     3.  Do all metals conduct electricity?  Explain your answer.