WOW with ROBO
Ages 6–10
How does a magnet work?
Find out with ROBO how magnets pull on some materials and test your predictions with different objects.
Why does it happen?
Magnets attract materials such as iron and some kinds of steel. A nearby magnet can move one of those objects without touching it.
Try it yourself
Try a large fridge magnet with a steel spoon and a wooden pencil. Predict which will move toward the magnet, then test your guess.
Try with an adult and use one large solid magnet. Keep small magnets away from children.
