Challenge your students to build a simple motor with only three components: a battery, a piece of copper wire and a strong magnet! Once success is achieved, science and art are combined as students see who can make the most creative motor.
Challenge your students to build a simple motor with only three components: a battery, a piece of copper wire and a strong magnet! In 1821, Michael Faraday developed a device that produced “electromagnetic rotation.” In this design challenge, students recreate a simple model of Faraday’s device that operates on the same electromagnetic principles. Once success is achieved, science and art are combined as students design and build a more creative motor. Includes magnets, batteries and copper wire. Students may supply additional materials for their creations.
Complete for 10 student groups.
Specifications
Materials Included in Kit: Battery, AA, 1.5 V, alkaline, 10 Copper wire, 18-gauge, 45 feet Neodymium magnet, ½" x ⅜", 10 Washer, ½" o.d., #10, 20
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Build the Simplest Electric Motor