School Programs
Observing Electricity & Magnets
Through a series of demonstrations, students examine the properties of electricity and magnetism and learn how the two are related. Volunteers hold magnets so powerful that their like poles cannot be pushed together and test a variety of metals for magnetism, with some unexpected surprises. They'll even learn how electricity is similar to, and can even create, magnetism.
Capacity: 4 classes (100 students + teachers) per presentation; 1 to 4 presentations per day.
Schedule: Available during school hours, Monday - Friday.
Space / Special Requirements: Gym / auditorium / cafeteria or other assembly-appropriate space.
| Format | Traveling Program |
| Grades | K – 2 |
| Location | n/a |
| Website | n/a |
| Media | OPEN VIDEO OPEN VIDEO |
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Educator Guide | MOS_OEM_EdGuide.pdf |
| Documents | MOS_OEM_MagnetMaze.pdf MOS_OEM_ElectricityMedley.pdf |
| Reservation | Required. For information and reservations, please call 617-723-2500 or 617-589-0354. You may also email us at travelingprograms@mos.org. |
| Fee | $350 for 1 presentation; $250 for each additional presentation. Travel fees apply for sites more than 30 miles from the Museum. |
| Related Links | Theater of Electricity |
Observing Electricity & Magnets
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Primary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > Materials and Tools (Grade: K – 2)
- Technology/Engineering > Materials and Tools (Grade: K – 2)
- Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > Position and Motion of Objects (Grade: K – 2)
- Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > Observable Properties of Objects (Grade: K – 2)
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Primary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > 1.1 Materials and Tools (Grade: K – 2)
Identify and describe characteristics of natural materials (e.g., wood, cotton, fur, wool) and human-made materials (e.g., plastic, Styrofoam). - Technology/Engineering > 1.0 Materials and Tools (Grade: K – 2)
Broad Concept: Materials both natural and human-made have specific characteristics that determine how they will be used. - Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > 04 Position and Motion of Objects (Grade: K – 2)
Demonstrate that the way to change the motion of an object is to apply a force (give it a push or a pull). The greater the force, the greater the change in the motion of the object. - Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > 01 Observable Properties of Objects (Grade: K – 2)
Sort objects by observable properties such as size, shape, color, weight, and texture.
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