Science & Nature
Home Physics : How Do Electric Motors Work?
Learn how an electric motor turns electricity into motion and make your own!
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8-12
year old learners
3-18
learners per class
$17
Charged upfront
Meets once
50 minute class
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Description
Class Experience
Electric motors are everywhere! They power things like RC cars, garage door openers, even your refrigerator, but how do they work? Explore the concepts of magnetism and turning electricity into motion. Learn enough to build you own tiny electric motor! Concepts explored: Magnetism and electromagnetism Turning electricity into "work" of motion Different types of electric motors Parts of an electric motor How to build a simple motor using a coil Concepts of a Homopolar motor How to build a...
We have partnered with Perfect Package, to provide a full package with all the necessary materials for this class. They stock all items and ship on time. It is highly recommended to purchase the package. Here is the link: http://www.perfectpackageonline.com/product/home-physics-how-do-electric-motors-work-package/8?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false To build your own motors following the instructions in class you will need the following materials NOTE: This is not necessary if you use the link above! To make a coil type battery: D Cell Battery Magnet Wire also called enamel coated wire (thin wire insulated with a coating, not plastic, about 22 gauge) Two metal paper clips (no paint and no plastic coating) Duct tape or electrical tape Short round object about an inch diameter to wind wire on (AA battery, thick sharpie, etc) Something to scrape the insulation from part of the magnet wire (small sharp knife or fine sandpaper) To make a homopolar motor you need: Thick uninsulated copper wire - 12 to 16 gauge AA battery 4 rare earth magnets that are a larger diameter than the battery
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
50 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Teacher
David SalchBuild the foundation - understanding the practical side of life
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Learning facts and skills is definitely important, but an often missed but critical piece of education is understanding the foundation. Without a proper understanding of the underlying principles of "how something works," the collection of facts...
