This is a hands-on history of electromagnetism and how it led to the invention of the motor.
This workshop is set in a historical context but in a series of hands on activities, students will dramatically improve their understanding of how magnetism and electricity are linked and the important electromagnetic principles which drive our modern world.
Following a practical reminder of basic magnetic principles students will see how liquids can be magnetised. After making an electromagnet and a demonstration of Faraday’s original electric motor they will build a simple battery powered motor that uses similar principles. Finally the students will be challenged to build a working DC motor.
This workshop can be adapted and augmented for primary and post-16 students.
The maximum group size is 24. Actual group sizes depend on age and circumstance, for more info contact the team at ysc@ri.ac.uk.
