This month (September) hosted National Tradesmen Day, and we’re giving a big shoutout to the electricians, mechanics, builders, welders, and so many other skilled workers that make our world go ‘round! These highly trained, hardworking pros are the ones who design, build, maintain, and repair the systems and structures we rely on every single day. […]
In honor of National Give Something Away Day (July 15 and yes, it’s a real holiday!), we’re sharing 11 of our most popular STEM resources for teaching kids about magnetism, including hands-on activities, fun magnet facts, engaging downloadables, and more. Check them out and gear up for a magnetic school year! Hands-On Activities! Find the […]
Summer is such a cool time for kids – swimming pools and trips to the shore, flip flops and fireflies, and bike rids to the park. Well, we’re here to help make your kids’ summer even cooler…with magnets! Perfect for playdates, family fun, summer learning, and camp activities, these 10 “summerific” STEM and STEAM activities […]
Teachers are our first cheerleaders, inspiring us to get creative, try new things, and realize that failing is part of learning—all critical aspects of innovation and the invention process. So, to our former teachers, our kids’ current teachers, and the teachers of the future, we say thank you for inspiring students across the country to […]
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 […]
We all know how magnets work, but it may be hard to explain the concept of magnetism to kids, who are fascinated at how coins, paper clips and other metal objects jump toward magnets – as if by magic! Parents and teachers can talk about magnetic poles and magnetic fields, but for elementary-school aged children, […]
