What's an easy way to learn about the force of magnetism? Make it full of unusual stuff that sticks! These two activities are an intriguing and fun introduction to the force of magnetism. The Magnet Wall takes ordinary household objects and tools to their test. The Magnet Table has nuts bolts, and washers to create the most interesting sculptures.

 

  What's Happening Here?
Children will feel the forces of magnetism, use household objects & tools as art, and see their efforts as they build in three-dimensional form.

Discovery Questions:
What happens when you tighten/turn the buttons? Can you make the "waves" look bigger/smaller? How do you "freeze"/stop the string?
 

 
 

     

© 2008 Children’s Museum Of The Desert
Phone 760-321-0602 FAX 760-321-1605
71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Privacy Policy, Hours of Operation, Admission and Directions, Membership, cdminfo@cdmod.org