Monthly Archives: April 2005

Elementary Magnetism: Magnetic Moments

Posted on April 1, 2005 by Chris Chiaverina

A mystery to the ancients and a marvel to Einstein, magnetism is inextricably linked to the operation of motors and generators, the functioning of radio, television and computers, and our understanding of the universe. From the Greeks, who found that certain stones would attract pieces of iron, to Einstein who, as a child, was captivated by the mysterious properties of magnets, humankind's fascination with magnetism has never abated.

This post was posted in CoolStuff Newsletters, Energy, Magnetism and was tagged with magnetism, magnets, poles, elementary, electric current
Electricity Part II: Getting Connected

Posted on April 1, 2005 by Chris Chiaverina

You might assume that most of your students are capable of lighting a light bulb given a battery, a bulb, and a single strand of wire. In actuality, when faced with this challenge, some students may succeed at the task immediately while others may never be able to make the bulb light without assistance.

This post was posted in CoolStuff Newsletters, Electricity and was tagged with electricity, magnetic field, battery, charge, Getting Connected
Hallway Science: The Science Experience

Posted on April 1, 2005 by Arbor Scientific

While doing science in the hallway or other non-traditional settings may seem a bit unorthodox, this form of informal education beckons members of the entire school community to learn just how interesting and enjoyable science can be.

This post was posted in CoolStuff Newsletters, Light & Color, Optics and was tagged with Polarization, Hallway science, displays

Monthly Archives: April 2005

Elementary Magnetism: Magnetic Moments

Electricity Part II: Getting Connected

Hallway Science: The Science Experience