Sunday, February 1, 2015

Magnetic Field Wonder Window Lab

Magnetic Field Wonder Window Lab

To Start:

Directions:

  1. Take the Magnetic Field Wonder Window out of the box.
  2. Look at the Window, move it around. Iron filings are in the window. Look at how the filings move. Shake the window if you want.
  3. Explore with the magnets on the window.  Observe.



Observations:
Directions:
  1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
  2. Write the title  "Magnetic Field Wonder Window", centered on the top line.
  3. Draw a diagram of various experiments you tried.  
  4. Label the parts. Label - Magnetic Field Wonder Window, iron filings, magnet
  5. Skip a few lines, then write "Observations".
  6. On the back of the Wonder Window box, there are 5 black bulleted ideas for you to try. Follow those directions.
  7. Write down your observations, any notes you want to take.
  8. Skip a few lines, then write "Reflections".

Reflections:
Directions:  Now, respond to these prompts IN DEPTH. Please use details. Refrain from using the words IT, THEY, GOES, VERY, STUFF, etc.  Each answer should have at least two detailed sentences. 

  1. What happened in each 'experiment' listed on the back of the box?
  2. Why is this happening? http://www.explainthatstuff.com/magnetism.html
  3. What kind of experiment could you create using the Magnetic Window? Write down your ideas.

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