Magnet Experiments

Whether you are picking something up at the grocery store or buying a midday snack from the vending machine at work, you likely grab cash from your wallet almost every day. What you might not know about dollar bills is that they contain iron oxide, a magnetic ink. This is used in order to cut down on counterfeiting efforts. Today, we are looking at a simple experiment you can do in order to see a dollar’s magnetism for yourself.  Continue reading →

Beat the out-of-school boredom with a summer science project using magnets that will keep your kids occupied while promoting valuable learning opportunities. When you think of common uses for magnets, what comes to mind? Many immediately gravitate towards the photo magnets hanging on their fridge, jewelry clasps, cabinet doors, etc. Magnets, however, offer a nearly unlimited variety of applications, both fun and functional.  Continue reading →

Today we’re serving up the final project in our science fair series — it’s all about magnets and viscosity. Viscosity is the thickness of a liquid and its resistance to flowing. It relates to the size and shape of the particles that make up the liquid and that attraction between them. Low viscosity liquids flow quickly, and high viscosity liquids flow slowly.  Viscosity can also impact an object’s magnetism, so in this project, we’re looking at how different liquids impact magnets. It’s perfect for an age range from Kindergarten to 6th grade. As always, here’s your friendly reminder to always handle magnets with care. Refer to our safety tips for more information.  Continue reading →

Welcome to part two of our science fair series — Today, we’re walking you through the magnetic breakfast project, where we’ll measure the amount of iron found in different cereals.  Our bodies need iron; it’s an essential mineral used to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. An iron deficiency will lead to low energy, shortness of breath, dizziness, weight loss, and low mood. If the deficiency continues, we could develop iron deficiency anemia. Fortunately, most of us are able to get enough iron from the foods we eat. Continue reading →

Has your kid been brainstorming ideas for their next science fair or school project? If you want to help them get a little more creative than a paper mache volcano (no judgment; we love a good volcano as much as the next person!), then consider suggesting a magnet implementation for the next project. Not only do magnets make for fun and exciting scientific displays, but they’re also extremely applicable to day-to-day life. It’s a great way for kids to learn and present all the ways that magnets are used in practical and important ways. This is part one of a three-part series in which we’ll share specific ideas for magnetic science fair projects, including a list of materials and a step-by-step guide.  Remember, always handle magnets with care. Refer to our safety tips for more information.  Continue reading →

Although 2020 was a year of staying home, it gave us lots of time for magnetic experiments! Performing experiments with magnets can teach us a lot about how things around us work and give us a better understanding of our world. In case you missed any of the experiments we talked about this past year, we’ve compiled them all below for you! Continue reading →

Being a parent already has its stressors, but this year, homeschooling is becoming a new reality for so many. We commend parents who are now taking on the role of “teacher” and want to share some magnet tips and tricks to make your new “job” a little easier on you and your kids!  Continue reading →

Running out of ideas for how to lead science class? We’ve got you covered with these magnetic DIYs and blogs full of magnetic information to make your job of “teacher” a little easier!  Continue reading →

Are you cooped up in the house? Want to get the kids off the tv? Are you bored out of your mind? Here are some fun magnet experiments to try out as school lessons or time-spenders!  Continue reading →

Ever wonder how you could make your very own Magnetometer? This DIY project allows you to do so right from the comfort of your home. Magnetometers measure the strength of magnetic fields – acting as an essential tool to assess the strength of permanent magnets and electromagnets in order to understand the field shape of nontrivial magnet configurations. Use these steps to create a pocket-size portable Magnetometer inside a Tic Tac Box! Continue reading →