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This activity teaches students about magnetism and force interactions. By manipulating a marshmallow through a maze, they'll visualize how magnetic forces can influence movement in a playful context.
Can you finish magnetic marshmallow maze in about 25 min?
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This activity teaches students about magnetism and force interactions. By manipulating a marshmallow through a maze, they'll visualize how magnetic forces can influence movement in a playful context.
Using tangible objects like marshmallows makes the concept of magnetism relatable. Embodied cognition principles allow students to physically interact with magnets, reinforcing their understanding through direct experience in navigating the maze.
1. Create a maze outline on a piece of cardboard using a marker. 2. Place the maze on a flat surface. 3. Stick a small magnet inside a marshmallow. 4. Hold a larger magnet above the maze and guide the marshmallow through it. 5. Note how the marshmallow moves and reacts to the magnetic pull. 6. Share your maze with family members and see if they can guide the marshmallow too!