Magnet Challenges

How are magnets used in the real world? We brainstormed ideas that ranged from refrigerator magnets to giant magnets that can pick up cars in a junkyard.  Students then worked in groups to solve challenges that included a broken necklace, a name badge that won't stay on your shirt, a folder of important papers that won't stay closed and hair pins that are rolling around in the dresser drawer.

Check out some of our solutions: