Exploring the Poles
Recommended for grades K–5.
Introduction
Magnets have north and south poles. Do you think that the poles of differently shaped magnets are in different places? In this activity, you will use the Magnetic Field Sensor to find the poles of various magnets, make diagrams of them, and then see how the poles of one magnet make it behave with the poles of another magnet.
Objectives
In this activity, you will
- Make observations about the poles of differently shaped magnets.
- Diagram the position of the poles of differently shaped magnets.
- Draw conclusions about the poles of magnets
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment requires each of the following Vernier sensors and equipment (unless otherwise noted):
Additional Requirements
You may also need an interface and software for data collection. What do I need for data collection?
Download Experiment Preview
The student-version preview includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for computer-based data collection
- List of materials and equipment
Note: The experiment preview of the computer edition does not include essential teacher information, safety tips, or sample data. Instructions for Logger Pro and other software (such as LabQuest App or TI handheld software, where available) are on the CD that accompanies the book. We strongly recommend that you purchase the book before performing experiments.
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Included in the Lab Book
Vernier lab books include a CD with word-processing files of the student instructions, essential teacher information, suggested answers, sample data and graphs, and more.