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What is a Magnet?   

In this investigation, students will first experiment with an ordinary bar magnet and describe its effects on a compass and a tube of iron filings. The second part of the lab challenges students to create a temporary magnet out of the tube of iron filings, and show that it is magnetic using the compass. 

Click here for applicable science standards       Indicates the level of technology required for the lab activity.  Good for grades 5 through 8       
 

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Test Tube & Stopper, Iron filings, Bar Magnet, Compass

 

 

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Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

   33-0420
                                         
  Test Tubes (18 x 150) 12/pk                                  Add To Cart
  $7.50  Product Details

         
 

Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

   GI-0210-1
                                         
  Iron Filings                                  Add To Cart
  $5.95  Product Details

         
 

Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

   P8-1125
                                         
  Pair of Painted Steel Bar Magnets                                  Add To Cart
  $9.90  Product Details

         
 

Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

   33-0050
                                         
  Compass                                  Add To Cart
  $3.00  Product Details

         
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