Wards® Phenomena: Elastic Steel Lab Activity

Present concepts of magnetic forces and elasticity to your students with this inquiry-based activity.

• Teach transfer of energy in an innovative way
• Students learn using inquiry
• Aligned to NGSS standards
• Grade level: Middle School

Students will be amazed to discover the intrigue of magnetic forces using this Phenomena kit, developed by Dr. Vince Mancuso. This activity shows the effects of using multiple balls, sizes, and materials included in the kit to observe elasticity and magnetism. Teacher and student manuals facilitate students’ learning through inquiry.

Certifications: This kit meets the NGSS standards MS-PS1-A; MS-PS2-A; MS-PS2-B; MS-PS3-A; MS-PS3-B; and MS-PS3-C.