Celebrating 25 Years of Magnet Magic!

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According to science, magnets aren’t technically magical, but you can sure do some pretty amazing things with them! In fact, artists and scientists around the world have created awe-inspiring works of art using magnets and magnetic coins. And you can, too! Celebrating 25 years as a best-selling activity kit, the Magic Penny 25th Anniversary Edition […]

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Iron Filings: Three Different Particle Sizes for Three Times the Fun!

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A long-time staple for scientific experiments, iron filings are very, very small pieces of iron (duh!). Because iron is a ferromagnetic material, it responds to magnets. And, because filings are so (very!) small, particles of iron filings are perfect for lining up to demonstrate various principles of magnetism, particularly magnetic fields. Iron filings can be […]

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Five Ways to View Invisible Magnetic Force Fields!

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Teacher Demonstration Watching a demonstration sparks student interest and helps children bring concepts into clearer view…sometimes even literally! First, tap into students’ prior knowledge by using our magnet Q & A to review the basics of magnetism. Then, try this neat new product to show students the magnetism concepts you’re teaching and to model the […]

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Teach Magnetism and Kinetic Energy with Confidence!

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Step into the classroom with science confidence…with the strong Wave Wires® teacher’s guide by your side! The new Kinetic Magnetics Wave Wires line (for grades 3–8), featuring unique wiggling magnet wires, lets you and your students investigate multiple magnets and their crazy, kinetic interactions with one another! Filled with instructional support, the 40-page teacher’s guide […]

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Demonstrating the Powerful Energy of the Mighty Magnet

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Let your students SEE magnetic energy in motion! It may sound like magic, but even the most miniscule magnet can create energy and movement. In fact, magnets can power everything from your doorbell, to a vacuum cleaner, to an industrial crane! How? Well, remember that the molecules that form everything around us (including us!), are […]

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DIY Magnets Make Back-to-School Easy!

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With Printable Magnet Sheets from Dowling Magnets, teachers can create their very own, customized magnets! From sets of magnetic student photos and nameplates, to math manipulatives, letters, labels, and more; teachers can make exactly the teaching materials they need…whenever they need them! Plus, Dowling makes it even easier, with free templates for emoji magnets, labels, […]

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Slip a Surprise into Your Back-to-School Line Up!

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Back-to-school season is nearly here, and soon business will be booming! While you may have placed your large orders for the season already, we’ve got a classroom safety and management tool that you’re definitely going to want to sneak into your product mix…The Eagle Eyes® Magnetic Mirror! This easy-mount, wide-angle, magnetic mirror makes so much […]

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Chunky Magnets for Super Safe Science!

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Amaze your kiddos – at home or at school – with the magic of magnetism! Our super-safe Chunky Magnet Set is perfect for introducing one of the most awe-inspiring principles of science to even the youngest kids. Featuring over-sized versions of the three most common magnet formats, the horseshoe, bar, and wand, this set has […]

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Catch a Ride on the New Magic Bullet Train

Dowling’s answer to the fine craft of model-building – and teaching science at the same time! Adding to our wildly popular Simply Science® line, Dowling Magnets is pleased to introduce a brand new item that is sure to spark creativity and intrigue – the Magic Bullet Train. The Magic Bullet train is a science kit […]

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