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A Museum of Science Traveling Program
Electromagnetism
Description
Electromagnetism is a
60-minute presentation
that reinforces concepts
about electricity and
magnetism as both forces
and forms of energy.
Needs
We bring all materials
and equipment, including
a video projector and
screen. Access to 110-
volt electricity is required.
Space Requirements
The program can be presented in assembly-
suitable spaces like gyms, multipurpose rooms,
cafeterias, and auditoriums.
Goals: Electric Force
Van de Graaff generators
are excellent for
demonstrating the forces
that exist between like
and opposite charges.
Goals: Magnetic Force
Magnets attract and
repel just like electric
charges, and we can
even create a magnet
by using electricity, and
vice-versa.
Goals: Fields of Force
Fields allow forces to
act at a distance, just
like how a charged
balloon can lift up your
hair without even
touching it.
Goals: Energy
Learn how forces can
transfer Energy to
different forms. For
example, see how
electric energy can
transfer to light, heat,
and sound.
Finale
We’ll conclude with an
exciting transformation
of energy, using
electromagnetism to
light a fire, or give an
object enough kinetic
energy to fly across the
room!
Additional Content
In addition to these core
goals, other concepts are
taught with additional
demonstrations.
Program Details• Can be booked for
school groups.
• Appropriate for third-,
fourth-, or fifth-grade
students studying
electricity and energy.
• A 45-minute introductory
version can be booked
for mixed third- through
fifth-grade groups.
Program Details
• Capacity is eight classes
(200 students) per
session.
• Up to two consecutive
sessions can be taught
per day.
NGSS Connections• 3-PS2-3. Conduct an investigation to determine the nature of the forces between two
magnets based on their orientations and distance relative to each other.
• 3-PS2-4. Define a simple design problem that can be solved by using interactions
between magnets.
• 4-PS3-2. Make observations to show that energy can be transferred from place to
place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
• 4-PS3-4. Apply scientific principles of energy and motion to test and refine a device that
converts kinetic energy to electrical energy or uses stored energy to cause motion or
produce light or sound.
• 5-PS1-3. Make observations and measurements of substances to describe
characteristic properties of each, including color, hardness, reflectivity, electrical
conductivity, thermal conductivity, response to magnetic forces, and solubility.
NGSS Scientific and Engineering
Practices Incorporated
• Asking questions and defining problems.
• Planning and carrying out investigations.
• Using mathematics and computational thinking.
• Developing and using models.
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Constructing explanations and designing solutions.
2017 – 2018 Prices
Modest mileage fees are charged for sites more than 30 miles away.
Sessions per Day Price
1 Session $525
2 Sessions $900
Electromagnetism
For information/reservations:
mos.org/travelingprograms
617-589-0354
