• Discuss what a magnet is, and what materials can be magnetic.

• Experience how to make a magnet learn about magnetic domains

• Discover and learn about magnetism from people of different backgrounds throughout history.

• Explore the push and pull forces of magnets as they attract and repel.

• Learn about naturally occurring magnets called lodestones, how they got that name, and what they have to do with Minnesota.

• Figure out how north and south poles of magnets attract and repel and how this applies to the Earth and compasses.

• Explore the connection between magnetism and electricity, called electromagnetism.

• Make a take home magnetic motor to continue doing experiments and an instruction sheet detailing additional experiments to do at home or at school.