7 magnetic science experiments that are so much fun

Magnetics can be great teaching tools and really fun things to play and experiment with. What makes a magnet so cool is the force you feel when magnets are pulled together, and the force you feel when repel. There is no other force in the universe like magnetism.

We have found some of the most interesting and fun experiments you can try that incorporate magnets. Watch how magnets affect the world around you in these 7 magnetic science experiments that are so much fun.

Kids love slime. They love to play with the gooey concoction everywhere. Creating slime is already a science experiment in and of itself, but making it magnetized takes the experiment to the next level. When you make your slime magnetized, you will see why so many people are attracted to this experiment.

This experiment shows you how you can make different types of motors at home using magnets. This series of experiments will show you that with a few simple supplies and a little ingenuity, you can see how magnetism works in so many objects in the home. Watch the video below and then you can give these experiments a try.

The homopolar motor experiments show you how to create a simple homopolar motor which is at the foundation in which electric motors derived. From cars to home blenders, electric motors are a part of people’s everyday lives, and with this experiment, you can see how this works on a much smaller scale.

Do you believe levitation is real? After this experiment, you will. This experiment is about magnet levitation. It shows what happens when magnets repel in a unique way. This experiment is going seem like magic, but it is not, it is science. Watch the video below and see how the experimenter uses multiple magnets to show magnetic levitation.

In the previous experiments, you have learned about homopolar motors and levitating magnets. In this experiment, you will combine the two and create a levitating homopolar magnet. This may be the coolest experiment yet! Watch the video below and see how the two work experiments work together.

When you hear the word “vortex” you may think outer space, which would actually be quite appropriate. A vortex is at the center of swirling energy, and as has been proven by other experiments magnets can cause swirling energy. Check out how to make your own magnetic vortex.

The experiment below will show you how to use magnets to create a tractor beam. This experiment can be kind of dangerous as there will be a strong repulsive effect that could create a projectile. Make sure you are taking the proper safety precautions before you begin this cool experiment. Watch the video below first and then, give it a try.