Attractive science - magnets

Be drawn in with fascinating fast facts about magnets, a deep dive into what makes a magnet magnetic, a question about how animals use magnetic fields to navigate, some ideas about the many uses for magnets, and a very attractive experiment for you to try yourself at home.

 

Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Purple Planet Music. Sound effects by Pixabay.

 

https://www.creativescience.com.au

 

Episode content:

00:00 Introduction and fast facts

02:37 Which metals are attracted to magnets?

03:55 How do animals navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field?

05:25 Many uses of magnets

07:04 Magnetic wire activity

You will need a magnet and two paperclips.