Magnetism and Electromagnetism Tutorial

Making an electromagnet from a battery, nail, and wire is a classic science demonstration. But instead of just demonstrating this for your students, let them explore it themselves! In this lesson they will discover how different variables affect the strength of an electromagnet. Read more

Introduction This resource provides an introduction to different topics in electricity and magnetism that you may find useful when doing background research for your Science Buddies projects. The information you will find here is sufficient for most of the projects on the Science Buddies website, but remember that there are entire books written about each topic, so there is much more to learn! We recommend reading the sections in order, but you can click on the links below to jump straight to a… Read more

The electricity in your home probably comes from a power plant, but did you know that you can actually generate your own electricity? Wondering what it would take to light up a small light? This is your chance! In this electronics science project, you will build your own electric generator and investigate how to light up not just one, but two lights. Read more

Use these free STEM lessons and activities to explore magnetism, the strength of magnetic fields, and the real-world application of magnets. When teaching about magnetism, hands-on learning opportunities enable students to actively observe and engage with principles of magnetism and magnetic fields. Experimenting with magnets, students quickly grasp the concept of magnetic poles and how magnets attract and repel. In early grades, students can expand… Read more

Use these free STEM lessons and activities to teach about electromagnetism. Independently, electricity and magnetism are both powerful concepts in physics. Electromagnetism is the study of how electricity and magnetism can work together, and electromagnetism is one approach to generating electricity. Teaching students about electromagnetism helps them synthesize what they know about magnets and electricity to see how they can work together. The… Read more