Materials:
Iron nail (3–4 inches)
Copper wire (insulated)
AA battery
Electrical tape
Paper clips or small metal objects
Goal / What They Will Learn:
Understand how electricity can produce a magnetic field and explore the principles of electromagnetism.
Expected Outcome:
When current flows through the wire wrapped around the nail, the nail becomes magnetized and attracts metal objects. Students learn about the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
