Simple Science Experiments: Electricity and Magnets
SIMPLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETS Chris Oxlade Consultant John Farndon Enslow PUBLISHING
CONTENTS 5 Notes for helpers 6 What is electricity 7 Electricity in action 8 Using this book 10 Scientist kit ight How can you l two bulbs Find out on page 17 Learn lots about electricity and how it works Experiment time 12 Electric balloons 14 Static patterns 16 Simple electric circuits 18 Conductors and insulators 20 Detecting electricity 22 Battery power 24 Magic magnet 26 Buzz Buzz 28 Magic moving wire 30 Electricity with salt 32 Glossary and Index Which materials let electricity flow through them Find out on page 19 Can a balloon pick up paper Find out on page 12
Notes for HELPERS Help and hazards Help needed All of the experiments are suitable for children to conduct but they will need help and supervision with some This is usually because the experiment requires the use of sharp equipment These experiments are marked with a Help needed symbol Read the instructions together before starting and help to assemble the equipment before supervising the experiment It may be useful to carry out your own risk assessment to avoid any possible hazards before the child begins Check that long hair and any loose clothing are tied back Be careful when handling wire strippers scissors or knives and ensure that wires and nails are stored away safely after use Also try Extra experiments You can also help children with the extra experiments in this book or search the Internet for more similar ideas There are hundreds of science experiment websites to choose from www lovemyscience com This website is packed with simple fun experiments for children to enjoy www sciencebob com experiments index php Engaging science experiments with clearly explained instructions will keep kids busy for hours www sciencefun org kidszone experiments You will find lots of entertaining and informative experiments on this colorful interactive website Publisher’s note to educators and parents Our editors have carefully reviewed these websites to ensure that they are suitable for students Many websites change frequently however and we cannot guarantee that a site’s future contents will continue to meet our high standards of quality and educational value Be advised that students should be closely supervised whenever they access the Internet 5
