Magnetism and You! | Quantum Physics for Kids

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Ages 8-12

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Explore the amazing world of magnetism and how it affects all life on earth! (Homeschool / Afterschool)

Quantum Physics for Kids

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Live video meetings

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5-12 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours

Assessment

Learner progress will be assessed through class participation and a fun, humorous end-of-class quiz.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

"Magnetism and You" is a class designed to get kids excited about quantum physics and its impact on our lives! In this engaging class, students will learn about how magnetism is critical to life on earth, and how magnets and electromagnets are used in everyday life in hidden and surprising ways. This class includes a dynamic mix of activities, including hands-on experimentation, educational presentations, teacher demos and student discussion. 

In this class, students will learn about:
- Atoms and subatomic particles (protons, neutrons and electrons)
- The cause of magnetism on the atomic level (electron spin)
- The Earth's magnetic field, how compasses work, and animals that use the magnetic field to navigate
- Permanent magnets 
- Electromagnets
- How electric motors work using a combination of permanent magnets and electromagnets
- How maglev (magnetic levitation) devices work

Note: This is the first lesson in the 4-session "Electromagnetism 1: Magnetism, Electricity, Photons & Solar Power" course, linked below:
https://outschool.com/classes/electromagnetism-course-level-1-magnetism-electricity-photons-and-solar-power-6jCnSJ2x#us9fIT1FTd
If your learner takes this Magnetism class and would like to continue to the full Electromagnetism 1 curriculum, we will provide a 25% discount for the Electromagnetism 1 course since your student has already taken the first lesson. Please message us to receive this discount - thanks!

Learning Goals

Students will learn about:
- Atoms and subatomic particles (protons, neutrons and electrons)
- The cause of magnetism on the atomic level (electron spin)
- The Earth's magnetic field, how compasses work, animals that use the magnetic field to navigate
- Permanent magnets
- Electromagnets
- How electric motors work
- How maglev (magnetic levitation) devices work

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Supply List

Optional: In order to participate in the hands-on exploration portions of the class, please bring any magnets (fridge magnets, etc), other small objects to test whether they are magnetic, and if available, a ruler and a compass. Magnets from science kits are great to use as well. Please open up any boxed kits and take out the magnets to bring to class.

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Quantum Physics for Kids

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We're dedicated to introducing young students to the amazing world of quantum physics, technological innovation and design! We've been offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) classes and creating educational materials for students of all ages for over 15 years. We're excited to share this course content with more students through Outschool.