Magnet Dance Showcase
Emma Vanstone, last updated on September 17, 2025
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and creativity! This article introduces an engaging activity that combines science, art, and a touch of magic: creating a dancing magnet pyramid frame.
The objective of this activity is to construct a pyramid frame using 6 strong paper straws and a selection of magnets. To ensure the magnets stay securely in place, elastic bands are required.
Magnets, those mysterious objects that seem to defy gravity, are essential for this project. Each magnet has two ends called poles—north and south. Opposite poles attract each other, while same poles repel each other, creating the fascinating phenomenon known as magnetism.
One magnet is hung from the center of the frame using string. Another magnet is placed under the hanging magnet to make it move. This creates a captivating dance as the magnets interact with each other.
But wait, there's more! Additional magnets can be placed around the frame to make the swinging magnet dance even more. For extra strength, you can use Rare Earth Magnets, which are characterized by being extra-strong, used in a device with an ultra-rigid aluminum profile, and they enable vertical and horizontal leveling functionality.
Interestingly, electromagnets can also be included in the project. Electromagnets are created using electricity and have a magnetic field only when an electric current is flowing. However, since they require a power source, they can be a bit more challenging to incorporate into the pyramid frame.
It's important to note that magnetism is an invisible field. While we can't see it, we can certainly feel and observe its effects!
So, gather your materials, and let's get started on this fascinating journey of creating a dancing magnet pyramid frame. Who knows, you might just discover a newfound appreciation for the wonders of magnetism!
