Magnetometer DIY activity
Can you detect a magnetic storm from your classroom?
Discover how space weather affects Earth with this hands-on activity that guides students through building their own magnetometer. Using accessible materials, learners can measure changes in Earth’s magnetic field—potentially spotting signs of magnetic storms or even the Northern Lights.
Perfect for science and geography lessons, this resource helps students:
- Explore magnetism and its link to space weather
- Build and use a working magnetometer
- Record and interpret real data using maths and observation
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Magnetometer DIY activity (PDF 1.8MB)