Explore the invisible and amazing power of magnets with 33 engaging experiments and games. This science experiment kit contains many magnets of different shapes and sizes, and a variety of other components with which you can explore this classic scientific subject. Experiment to determine which materials are magnetic and which are not. Learn about magnetic poles and magnetic fields. Discover how Earth behaves like one giant magnet, and how we use compasses to take advantage of this phenomenon to determine which way is north. Conduct a series of experiments to learn first hand how magnets behave and interact under different conditions. Make invisible magnetic fields visible using iron filings in an enclosed transparent box. Build an electromagnet to learn how electricity relates to magnetism. Finally, have some fun with what you have learned by playing some games with magnets. Details: 33 engaging experiments and games Explore the invisible forces of magnetism Floating rings and electromagnetic fields 42 pieces 33 experiments 48-page manual guides your experiments with illustrated step-by-step instructions For some experiments, you will also need: one 1.5V AA battery, scissors, adhesive tape, glue stick, paper, cardboard, permanent marker, string, ruler, bowl, saucer, needle, spoon, water, stopwatch, thick paper, various magnetic and nonmagnetic household objects (not included) For ages 8 and up Contents: 25 plastic chips 4 ring magnets 3 ball magnets Ring magnet stand Block magnet Horseshoe magnet Bar magnet Compass Box of iron powder Iron rod Wire Polystyrene disk