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Magical Hand

STEM x Magic

Brought to you by Project Stemulate

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Intro to stem

Theory segment

Practical segment

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Storytelling segment

Ground rules

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Table of contents

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Conclusion & reflection

Learn about magnets and their forces

Time for some magic tricks!

What is STEM?

You can describe the topic of the section here

Rules we will follow to make our learning more fun :)

Let’s consolidate our learning together!

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Ground rules

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SOME GROUND RULES

LISTEN

BE KIND AND RESPECTFUL

HAVE FUN!

Listen attentively when someone is talking!

Use kind words with everyone, help each other and be respectful to your friends :)

Try your best in all the activities we have for you and enjoy!!

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Intro to STEM

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So, What is STEM?

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Introduction

STEM is all about exploring, building and solving problems using Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! It helps us understand how the world works and make cool things!

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WHAT IS STEM?

SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING

MATH

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Storytelling

segment

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Magic in Harry Potter (Wingardium Leviosa)

Is it possible to make objects fly in real life?

https://youtu.be/Qgr4dcsY-60?si=y4UqeW2DY-PnLSW0

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Magic in Harry Potter (Wingardium Leviosa)

What is the mystery behind this magic trick?

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RIDDLE

I can pull some things towards me, but I can also push some things away! What am I?

I don’t know :(

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RIDDLE

The answer is: Magnet! A magnet can both pull and push other magnets by the forces of attraction and repulsion!

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Magnets in Big Hero 6:

https://youtu.be/fsVJuN75vzE?si=tbYzJGqaVSVnfaey

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Theory segment

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WHAT IS A MAGNET?

A magnet is an object that exerts an invisible magnetic force and can attract (pull towards) and repel (push towards) other magnets. Today, we will learn about attraction and repulsion of the magnets.

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Magnets in Big Hero 6:

https://youtu.be/fsVJuN75vzE?si=tbYzJGqaVSVnfaey

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MAGNETS

  • Firstly, magnets have 2 poles: North Pole (N) and South Pole (S)
  • Like poles repel each other (push away from each other)
  • North repels North and
  • South repels South

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Is the Earth a giant magnet?

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MAGNETS

  • Unlike poles attract (pull towards each other)
  • North attracts South and
  • South attract North

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MAGNETS

  • Attract magnetic materials (iron, nickel, steel and cobalt) or other magnets!

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MAGIC TIME!

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Practical segment

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MAGIC TIME!

It’s time to witness how magnets repel and attract each other ourselves!

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Arrange yourselves in groups of 6-7

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Each group should have:

  1. 4 donut magnets
  2. 3 bar magnets
  3. 6 wooden skewers
  4. Some bluetack
  5. String

6. A pencil/pen/marker

7. Tape

8. 2 plastic cups

9. Paper clips/Staples

10. Origami Paper

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Magicnet Trick #1:

Floating Ring Trick!

Stack 3 donut magnets on a pen/pencil/marker!�

Question: What do you think will happen if we flip the magnet in the middle?

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Magicnet Trick #2:

Magnet Pyramid

Stack 3

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Magicnet Trick #3:

I believe I can fly!

  1. Use the origami paper to draw an animal/object! Use your imagination!
  2. Tape it to a paper clip, tape the paper clip to a string & tape the string to the table
  3. Use your magic wand to make your creatures fly!

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Magicnet Trick #3:

I believe I can fly!

  • Now, place a piece of paper over 2 cups, with your creations below the paper
  • Place a magnet on the paper: Will it still attract the clips?

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MAGIC TIME!

Next is the Moving Straw Trick! Through this trick you will learn about static electricity and how it is able to attract and repel objects!

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Conclusion & reflection

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LETS CONSOLIDATE

TODAY WE HAVE LEARNT:

  • About the magnetic force
  • How magnets repel and attract other magnets
  • About static electricity and how it is able to attract and repel objects

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DEBRIEF

We hope you enjoyed today’s Magical Hand workshop have learnt more about the magnetic force. Thank you for attending this workshop!

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Thanks!

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