Electricity & Magnetism

Product Description Conduct more than 60 electrifying experiments with circuits and magnetic contraptions to learn about electricity and magnetism, and how these two fundamental properties are closely related. Children eight and up can safely and easily experiment with electric current and magnetic fields using the colorful snap-together blocks and components in this hands-on kit. Build series and parallel circuits to light up a light bulb. Experiment with push buttons and on-off switches. Assemble circuits that include a spinning motor, two switches, and up to three light bulbs. Conduct tests to see which materials are magnetic. Learn about the force of magnetism and magnetic poles. Magnetize a metal. Use iron filings to make invisible magnetic fields visible. Investigate magnetic force and direction with a magnetic pendulum device. Learn how a compass works and about Earth’s magnetic fields. Conduct a series of experiments with a sturdy electromagnet. Finally, put everything you have learned to good use by constructing a loudspeaker, an electromagnetic relay switch, and a morse code telegraph key. The components are specially designed to make learning fun and accessible. The electrical blocks fit together with simple plug-and-socket connectors. Because the blocks are brightly colored and have unique shapes, it is easy to follow the assembly diagrams to construct functional devices. The 64-page, full-color experiment manual guides you through experiments with easy-to-follow diagrams. Product Information Ages: 8+ Experiments: 62 Piece Count: 64 Manual Pages: 64 Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 11.5 x 2.1 in. Product Weight: 2.4 lb Manual Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.25 in. Batteries Required: AA (2) Country of Origin: China Year Released: 2012 Awards Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner NGSS Correlations 3-PS2-3 Forces and Interactions 3-PS2-4 Forces and Interactions MS-PS2-5 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions MS-PS4-3 Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer Downloads Download Manual (PDF) Download Hi-Res Images (ZIP)

Thames & Kosmos Stretchable Magnetic Toys, PVC Multicolor, 30 Pieces Conduct over 60 electrifying experiments with circuits and magnetic contraptions Learn about the relationship between electricity and magnetism Suitable for children aged eight and up Safely experiment with electric current and magnetic fields using colorful snap-together blocks Build series and parallel circuits to light up a light bulb Experiment with push buttons and on-off switches Assemble circuits that include a spinning motor, two switches, and up to three light bulbs Conduct tests to identify magnetic materials Explore the force of magnetism and magnetic poles Magnetize metal and visualize magnetic fields using iron filings Investigate magnetic force and direction with a magnetic pendulum device Learn how a compass works and understand Earth’s magnetic fields Conduct experiments with a sturdy electromagnet Construct a loudspeaker, an electromagnetic relay switch, and a Morse code telegraph key Components designed for fun and accessible learning Electrical blocks connect easily with plug-and-socket connectors Brightly colored blocks with unique shapes simplify assembly 64-page, full-color experiment manual with easy-to-follow diagrams