It’s Slime day! Slime Day!! Magnetic Slime Day! Magnets! We need some slime-loving, magnet hoarding kiddos for today’s lesson!
Today, we’re making magnetic slime, which is amazing, and then we’re using that slime to visualize the field lines that surround magnets. Which is even more amazing!
We’ve got the Zoom classroom open from the beginning for Evan-troubleshooting, chatting and project sharing. Come join us there or on Youtube.
See you all very soon!
Dr. Erica and Evan
PS We saw some AMAZING pendulums yesterday!!!
Links: Livestream
Tuesday: Magnetic Slime (Chemistry/Physics)
Activity: Create a tool to see magnetic field lines
Uncover the invisible! Magnetic field lines can push and pull things seemingly magically. Using this magnetic slime we will be able to actually pull back the curtain on the magic show and see the magnet’s secrets!
Supplies:
- Clear glue
- Baking soda
- Contact solution (must contain boric acid)
- Water
- Iron filings
- Magnets
- Popsicle stick
- Bowl
- Towels