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How to Create STEM Magnet Mazes

Are you looking for a well structured and fun project for your students to learn magnetism? Do you like projects that involve students learning the concept on their own as they create? 

Karen Sinai

I designed this Magnet Maze Structured STEM activity and it has become a yearly project. The upcoming students look forward to doing it! Every year, we bring in the class below, to test the mazes, which is a big hit.

Let’s Look At Some Examples of Magnet Mazes First

I want to show you the final products first because

• I’m so proud of their creativity!
• It always helps to see the final goal. 
• This is the way I introduce the project to my students to get them excited. 
• I am providing these for you to show your own students when you do it for the first time.

Introduce Magnetism with a Play Day

For the first class of the magnet unit we simply played for almost an entire period. They brainstormed everything that they discovered as they walked around the room touching different surfaces and manipulating different sized magnets. We started using the words “attracting” and “repelling”, “north and south poles”, and “magnetic field”. Every student had played with magnets before, but few of them had actually stopped and thought about the mechanics behind how they work.

Give Them Some Background on Magnetism

I spent a day talking about the poles, magnetic domains and a little bit about magnetic moments for them to truly appreciate the complexity of magnets. We poured iron filings on a paper and ran a magnet underneath to visualize the magnetic fields. This concept we came an important part of their magnet mazes.

We measured the strength of magnetic fields by bringing them slowly closer to one another along a meter stick and marking the point where attraction starts. We also talked about how a magnet can be broken into smaller pieces and still behave as a magnet.

Set Up the Project’s Structure From the Beginning

For years I did “open ended projects”, that took forever to get started and dragged on endlessly. After my last disaster, I finally restructured my entire approach to introducing projects. I sent the students all of the components of this project on the very first day. They put them into their digital science notebooks so they could review the brainstorming sessions, the sketching that’s involved, the daily accountability rubrics, the self-assessment and the final rubric. This was the time to answer all questions rather than the first day of actually creating.

I generally give a week of 40 minute classes for them to complete their entire magnet mazes and videos. This year, because they were working alone, it took a week and a half. I told the students that they have to have enough scientific explanation in their videos in order for this project to replace a test on magnetism.

Time to Brainstorm and Sketch the Magnet Mazes

Having the “magnetic playday”, to get them thinking, made it so much easier than going into a cold brainstorm with no ideas. They were already thinking about their obstacles and materials they would use. Most of my students chose to have some sort of theme such as a park, cityscape, pirate ship, horse farm, skate park, or an airport. I did not require that but I was pleasantly surprised!

They were not permitted to start working until they submitted a sketch which helped me determine if their ideas were feasible or not. I could guide them gently down another path if it seemed unrealistic. They were required to have at least four different obstacles and as many changes of direction as possible. Students made tunnels, bridges, narrow walkways, spiral ramps, curved suspended roads, jumps, holes to fall down “underground” and then pop up again, turnstiles, lifting gates, buildings with hidden obstacles inside, stairs to jump up, and so many other clever ideas. 

Keep the Students Accountable Throughout the Project

Gone are the days where my projects dragged on endlessly! Simply adding the daily self assessments for the students to fill out, plus my daily rubrics, was a game changer! Rather than the resistance that I expected from the students, I found the exact opposite! They dug in and worked WITH A PURPOSE every day! They were excellent about filling out what they accomplished and eager to find out what score I gave them. 

Have Them Take a Video of the Finished Magnet Mazes

 I like the students to document their hard work and to make sure they understand the concepts by having them make a video. Most mazes are too fragile to be displayed in the hallway so we put photos and videos on the school’s social media. 

We are 1:1 iPads at my school so I utilize the camera as much as I can. We put the cameras as close as possible to the maze and tried to make the videos seem like they were traveling through at eye level. Some students used their phones at home for great shots. I asked them to run through the maze once with explanations and then they had to film at least two other people trying it out. Some students added music and sped the video up using iMovie. 

Final Assessment Rubric

Again, having the students aware of the final expectations from the beginning makes a HUGE difference. The final rubric is broken down into the functionality of the maze, neatness and time management. 

This STEM project is a lot of fun and the students learn a lot about the concept of magnetism as they work through it. Keeping the project structured, with accountability throughout, makes for such a pleasant experience!

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Magnetic Maze

This activity provides a fun way to explore magnetism. It involves the simple task of using a magnet to guide a coin through a maze drawn on the side of a plastic bottle. There are plenty of opportunities to think and talk about how magnetism works, and why magnets only attract certain materials.

Printable downloads

Follow these steps….

Think and talk about…

• What happens when you hold the magnet near the coin or ball bearing?
• Why doesn’t the bottle stick to the magnet?

Investigate…

• Does this work with all coins?
• Try some other things inside your bottle maze, such as a button, marble or hair clip. Which materials stick to the magnet?

Did you know?

The word ‘magnet’ comes from part of Ancient Greece called Magnesia, where a magnetic iron ore was mined.

What’s the science?

Many modern coins are made of steel (an alloy made mostly of iron) coated with a thin layer of either copper or nickel. Twenty-pence coins are made of an alloy of copper and nickel, and will not work in this activity.

Science in your world

Among the many everyday applications of magnets are fridge decorations that cling to (steel) fridge doors, and the magnetic strip on the inside of a fridge door that keeps the door closed. Electromagnets are coils of wire wound around an iron core. When current flows through the coil, it produces a magnetic field, which magnetises the iron. Electromagnets are found in electric motors, cranes in scrapyards and in loudspeakers and headphones.

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Make a Paper Plate Maze STEM Challenge

STEM activities are a lot of fun and educational, but the best kind of STEM activities are open-ended, allowing children to think for themselves. In this paper plate maze STEM challenge, kids are challenged to make a marble maze using household materials. They must follow all elements of a real design process, including brainstorming, blueprints, prototypes, tweaking, and testing their designs.

Kids can learn a lot from a paper plate maze STEM challenge. The goal is to show kids how a product is made from start to finish, using all elements of science, technology, engineering, and math.

What you’ll need to have on hand:

• Paper plates
• Various household supplies (cardboard, straws, cotton balls, string, etc)
• Glue (we found tacky glue and hot glue worked best)

First, issue the challenge. The goal of this project is to get a maze made that fits a marble, contained inside a paper plate, that works completely, and doesn’t break when playing with it. Kids will have to use quite a few skills to get this design to work.

Supply your kids with a variety of materials. You might challenge each kid to use a different material for greater creativity.

Wait until everyone’s design is dry, then test them out.

What designs worked best? What designs were not as good? What were the best parts and worst parts of each design? How could the kids improve on them in the future?

Paper Plate Maze STEM Challenge Explained

More fun science for kids:

Magnetic Paper Plate Maze

Add the challenge of a maze to the magical appeal of magnets and you have a fun STEM activity that will have your inquisitive little scientists begging for more.  It’s a good thing these paper plate mazes are easy to adapt for multiple levels, since magnets seem to attract no matter the kids’ ages!

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Getting Ready

To make these paper plate mazes, I grabbed:

• Paper Plates (we used Chinet 10 3/8 inch plain paper plates like the ones HERE )
• Strong Magnets (any strong 18 mm magnet will do, we used THESE )
• Glue (tacky glue or hot glue)
• White Cardstock
• Maze Printable (at the bottom of this post)

Making the Mazes

After printing out the maze (below) on card stock, I added color to the graphics with colored pencils.

Then, I carefully cut out the maze and graphics.

Note: I added a piece of colored cardstock to the back of my maze just for looks but that step is totally optional.

Once I had everything cut out, I used a glue stick to attach the maze to the paper plate.

I glued the acorn and the hat in the center of each maze.

To make the magnet wand, I used tacky glue to attach a magnet to the end of a wooden chopstick.  I placed a small blob of glue to the magnet, then laid the chopstick on top of the glue.  I did this the night before to allow it to dry, but hot glue would work just as well and would be ready in minutes.

Once the wand was ready, I set about making the magnet squirrel and snowman.

Before gluing the magnet to the cut out characters with tacky glue, I made sure the side that would be facing the plate (and the magnet wand below) was of the opposite polarity than the magnet wand.

Basically, you want to make sure your wand and squirrel or snowman will attract and stick together, not repel each other.

I waited a few minutes for the glue to set then called the kiddos over to play.

Magnetic Mazes

First up was my 6 year-old and she was all smiles. My 4 year-old couldn’t wait for his turn and eagerly watched at his sister’s side.

It turned out not only to be a fun way to explore magnetism but a good fine motor challenge, too.  My 6 year-old quickly got the hang of slowly-moving the magnet to get the snowman to move, but my 4 year-old definitely had to work on those more controlled movements.

After they completed both mazes a few times ,they each grabbed a wand and wandered through the house in search of magnetic objects.  It turned out each wand had a different polarity, so they repelled each other, these discoveries lead to some good conversations about what a magnet is, what items are magnetic and what polarity is.

The Science Behind Magnetic “Magic”

One of the most amazing things about magnets is the way they can exert control over another object without even touching it.  My Star Wars obsessed 4 year-old would say it’s just like “The Force!”

So how do magnets do this?

Matter (anything that has mass and takes up space) is made of tiny particles called atoms . Atoms have negatively charged electrons that spin around them and this tiny movement of an electron around its nucleus is enough to create a small magnetic field.

If an element has paired electrons that spin in opposite directions, their magnetic field cancels each other out.

If an element, such as iron, has unpaired electrons that spin in the same direction, they have no opposing magnetic fields to cancel their own magnetic fields and they create the invisible force called magnetism.

Magnetic fields are dipolar, meaning they have two poles.  The two ends of a magnet are called the north and south poles. As my kids learned when the two magnet wands wouldn’t stick together, matching poles repel while opposite poles attract.

The poles are the parts where the magnets are strongest. Around these poles is an area known as a magnetic field.  For another object to be drawn to the magnet, it has to be within its magnetic field.  And that is how a magnet can exert control over another object without even touching it!

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Easy STEM Challenges for Kids

February 14, 2020 By Emma Vanstone 1 Comment

Here at Science Sparks we love easy STEM challenges . Not only are they great fun but also a wonderful opportunity for children to work together creatively to solve a problem. Building and engineering projects are especially good for encouraging kids to think and re-evaluate if something doesn’t work.

STEM Challenges tend to be simple to set up and often only require things you already have around the house, so are a brilliant inexpensive science activity too!

If you want to make a STEM Challenge more challenging try limiting the materials children have access to or set a time limit.

Don’t forget we have 100s more science experiments and STEM Challenges so if you don’t find anything here, do search again!

The BEST Simple STEM Challenges

Stem challenges for 3-5 year olds, rocket mouse.

Make a milk container rocket mouse . These are super easy to make. All you need is a milk jug and a paper cone to sit on the top.

Sinking and Floating Challenge

Investigate which objects float from a selection and then build a boat or raft to help objects that sink float.

For older children ask the question “ How can you make a lemon sink ?” The answer is quite simple, but there could be other ways to get the same end result, for example adding materials to weigh it down.

LEGO Towers Challenge

Create a LEGO tower using one hand. Find three different ways to measure the height of the tower.

Another idea is to create a tower or bridge that can hold a certain weight without breaking.

STEM Challenges for 6-8 year olds

Build a raft from recycled materials – for older children specify a particular weight the raft should hold.

Extra challenge – build a raft using three different materials, find a way to move the raft over water.

Marble Maze STEM Challenge

Create a LEGO marble maze or a marble run. This space themed marble run can be found in This IS Rocket Science .

Water Balloon Landing Pad

Create a landing pad for a water balloon so it doesn’t break. This is great fun and less messy than the egg version! Just use different materials ( recycled is good ) and see which stop the water balloon breaking when it hits the ground.

Magnet Powered Cars

Build magnet powered toy cars and race them! try different size magnets and cars to see which work the best.

Build a castle with a working drawbridge.

STEM Challenges for ages 9+

Lollystick catapult.

Build a catapult using lollysticks . Or go large and make a giant working catapult .

Paper Spinners

Design a falling paper spinner which takes more than 10 seconds to reach the ground. These are super easy to make and brilliant fun. The small ones spin fast and the large ones very slowly.

More STEM Challenge Ideas

These magnetic sculptures from Babble Dabble Do are just AMAZING!!

Design different shape and different material sledges and time how long they take to slide down ramps with different gradients. A homemade friction ramp would be great for this challenge too!

Make a Rube Goldberg Machine ! These are basically a chain reaction and can be as big or small as you like.

We LOVE these domino STEM challenge cards from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls too.

Design and build a water slide using kitchen foil.

Try our build a bridge STEM Challenge .

iGame Mom has some great 5 minute STEM Challenges .

Find a way to stand on paper cups without breaking them .

Design a pylon system using pipe cleaners and straws.

What’s your favourite STEM Challenge?

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Laser Mazes and the Amazing Reflected Light Show

Introduction: Laser Mazes and the Amazing Reflected Light Show

This lesson is designed for middle school aged students. I teach it to my seventh grade students in Central Massachusetts.

A newly added component of our Massachusetts state standards (part of the Next Generation of Science Standards, or NGSS) is waves and digital signals. A lot of teachers I have talked to do not like this aspect of the new standards since it is such a difficult thing to both show and explain. I honestly love it since it opens up discussion for so many things that are seemingly invisible to us yet so important. With nearly everyone carrying around smart phones it's a shame that so few people understand the basic functions that are necessary for the device to work. So much of it goes back to understanding both digital and analog signals and the bet place to start is a simple discussion of analog waves.

With the first of these two activities, students are challenged to complete a number of laser maze challenges using reflective-backed cardboard, a target, and a laser pointer. The second activity involves using color-changing LED lights to demonstrate how reflected light is perceived by our eyes. The best part of this activity is that it is fun, fast-paced, and completely blows the kids minds!

Prior to these two activities we spend a few days exploring basic wave structure and function and even discuss the myriad wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. So, students are coming into this activity with some prior knowledge. The purpose of this activity is to show students how electromagnetic energy, traveling in the form of a wave, can be reflected, refracted, transmitted, and absorbed. Students complete two interactive and hands-on activities during one 50 minute class period. You will need some basic materials to complete the two activities as listed below and please feel free to use the documents I have made by accessing them in the links posted in the supplies area.

Laser Maze Supplies (groups of 2 - 4)

Challenges (posted on board or printed one per group)

Laser Pointers (1 per group)

Targets (1 per group)

Reflectors with little binder clip stands (at least 10 sets per group)

Convex Lenses (2 per group)

Colored LED Exploration (groups of 2 - 4)

Colored Circles Printout (1 per group)

Color-changing LED bulbs and clamp lights (I used six but have used up to eight, it depends on room size)

Fluorescent highlighters (1 per group)

Step 1: Setting Up the Laser Maze Challenges

The goal of the laser maze challenge is to demonstrate the simple premise of light reflection, refraction, and absorption. As mentioned earlier, we used a number of previous resources to give students the full spectrum (sorry for the pun) of information about waves. We then discussed how color is simply a wave at a specific frequency. Check out this TedEd video about color.

Put the challenges up on the board or print them off to share with each group (CID stands for change in direction by the way). Tell the students that they are to complete each challenge in numerical order and once they reach a challenge involving lenses they should get your attention and you will give them to them (this is to prevent accidental breakage of the lenses). I first demonstrated the idea of using the reflective material to reflect the light from one area to another. I also showed them that the reflective material adhered to the cardboard is less then perfect and does not produce a perfectly reflected laser "dot" like a mirror does. This, at first, seems like a pain in the rear, but what it actually does is gives the kids a better chance of succeeding as long as they are working over short distances. Since the light is reflected in a kinda "blob" formation it gives it a better chance of landing on the target. Then again, the main reason I am using reflective mylar attached to cardboard is actually because it is impossible to break if they drop it unlike mirrored tiles or circular mirrors. With an actual mirror you will get a much clearer reflected light and ultimately will be able to reflect the laser light over a longer distance. You can see a couple of plastic stands and circular mirrors we used as a whole class demo in one of the pictures above.

I was able to secure the mylar from a local manufacturer that gives away short rolls and extras but you can buy it from a number of places (here is a link to one such location). I adhered the mylar to cardboard but I think it would be best if you actually adhered it to card stock that is nice and smooth. I actually have so much of this stuff that I will end up redoing it next year with the card stock. We used small binder clips as little legs to prop them up and attach them to books and what not. As for the lasers, any laser that produces a nice bright light will be adequate... just warn the kids that even though they are low class lasers (class IIIa) they still can cause eye damage. I had to read the riot act to a couple of classes but overall they really were well behaved (like a bunch of kittens with the darn lasers!).

Step 2: Making Laser Mazes!

Once you have the challenges posted you can start to distribute the supplies. Each group will need the following to start:

• At least 5 reflectors and binder clip stands
• One laser pointer

Tell the kids to work in numerical order down the list of challenges and to get your attention when they complete each challenge so that you can check if they actually did complete the challenge before moving on to the next. The easiest way to check if they have light reflecting from one reflector to another is to use an index card to block the light from each reflector. If the light no longer shines on the target when you block a reflector you know that the light is properly being reflected from that particular reflector. If the target is still lit up after blocking the reflector you know that the light is actually coming from a different reflector. Once the kids have worked through the first couple of challenges they can go up and get additional reflectors. You can give them the convex lenses once they complete the fourth challenge.

I typically will dedicate half the period to this activity. At this point the kids who have a tendency to lose focus are just about there and it's best to wrap it up and summarize before the activity loses its luster. To summarize I typically ask the kids a few different questions such as:

• How many challenges were you able to complete?
• What was the most difficult aspect of this activity?
• How could we improve the laser maze? New materials? Better materials? More time?
• How does the light energy travel from one reflector to another? (reflection)
• If we wanted to send a signal using light energy further, saw a mile away, what things would we need to improve to send a signal?
• What if we wanted to send the signal to the moon? How could we send that signal?

Step 3: Setting Up the Colored LED Adventure

The second activity draws on the same principles as the first and focuses in on reflection yet again. This time, instead of reflecting laser lights, we are going to see the effect of reflected colored light on other objects. You will need to print the colored circle sheet provided at the start of the Instructable, one per group. I attached my clamp lights on a pull down overhead screen but you can use pretty much anything that allows the lights to project light throughout the majority of the room. Before you clamp your lights on you should install the color changing bulbs and check that they all work. You get a remote for each bulb that you purchase but you can use one single remote for all of the bulbs so that you can nearly change all of them at once. You will need to get your room as dark as possible to make this work the best. I not only dropped my shades but also taped them to the window and blocked the light from my door since I have a glass window in the door. Get the room as dark as possible! Once you are set you can turn on your lights and make sure that they all change color right around the same time... you are ready for a strobe-light party now!

Step 4: Testing Out the Colored LEDs

Make sure each group gets a sheet with the colored circles and distribute one yellow fluorescent highlighter to each group. I had kids make an "X" on the top of one of their hands with the highlighter while I had the white light on. This is up to you and if you feel uncomfortable with them writing on themselves you can use a piece of paper in lieu of the hand... but it is really cool for them to have it written on their hand!

I then have the kids point to a green circle on the paper and a red circle on the paper then turn the lights to all red. The red circle will appear to be a lighter red color while the green circle will appear nearly black... this will definitely impress the kids. Tell them to look at their "X" and they will see that it is nearly invisible. Next change the lights to all green and the kids will see the green as a bright green and the red as nearly black and once again the "X" will be pretty much invisible. Finally, change the lights to blue and they will see both the red and green circles as nearly black and the "X" on their hand will glow brightly due to the fluorescence of the highlighter interacting with the blue light wavelength. At this point I use both the strobe function and the fade function on the remote and you get a really cool light-changing party going on in the room (check out the video at the start). This will all take about 15 to 20 minutes and will get the kids good and excited. You can have them write cryptic messages with the highlighters on paper or find objets of pure colors (i.e. a red ball) to see how they behave under the different colored lights.

At the end of the presentation I usually follow up with a number of questions:

• Why did the red circle appear black under the green light?
• Why did the "X" appear so bright under the blue light?
• What would happen to a banana under the blue light?
• What does this all have to do with reflection?

I can tell you that the kids were talking about this all day in school and kids came into the class excited about "the cool lights and lasers" that they were going to learn about. It's the end of the school year, June 5th, and I have kids excited about learning... priceless! I hope you give this a go and have as much fun as we have had with the lesson!

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Magnetic Maze

This activity provides a fun way to explore magnetism. It involves the simple task of using a magnet to guide a coin through a maze drawn on the side of a plastic bottle. There are plenty of opportunities to think and talk about how magnetism works, and why magnets only attract certain materials.

Learning outcomes:

• Investigate the magnetic properties of different materials
• Use observation and questioning (curiosity) skills
• See how magnetism has useful and relevant applications in our everyday lives

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Top 20 Magnet Science Experiments

Welcome to our list of the most interesting magnetic science experiments, specially curated to electrify the curiosity of future physicists!

Magnets offer a tangible and captivating way to explore the principles of physics.

Our diverse selection of the top magnet science experiments caters to learners of all ages, and these hands-on, educational activities promise not only to enhance your understanding of magnetism but also to spark a lifelong fascination with physics.

So, grab your magnets and join us on this thrilling journey of magnetic exploration!

1. Levitron

Imagine a world where objects levitate and spin with mesmerizing grace. With this hands-on experiment, you’ll learn how to create your very own Levitron from scratch, harnessing the power of magnetism to make the impossible possible.

2. Icy Magnets

Don’t miss out on the chance to unleash your scientific curiosity and witness the awe-inspiring fusion of ice and magnetism! Grab your gloves, embrace the chill, and join us on this frosty expedition of icy magnets.

Learn more: Icy Magnets

3. Is it Magnetic or Not-Magnetic Experiment

Prepare to unravel the mysteries of magnetism with the captivating experiment, “Is It Magnetic or Not Magnetic?” Embark on a journey where you’ll test the magnetic properties of various objects, challenging your scientific instincts.

4. Magnetic Treasure Hunt

This hands-on experiment will not only ignite your sense of exploration but also deepen your understanding of magnetic fields and their effects. Join us as we combine the thrill of a scavenger hunt with the wonders of magnetism.

Learn more: Magnetic Treasure Hunt

5. Spinning Pen

Imagine the thrill of defying gravity as you witness a humble pen transform into a gravity-defying acrobat, twirling and spinning in mid-air. This hands-on adventure will not only ignite your passion for science but also unlock endless possibilities.

6. Magnetic Pendulum

Science meets art, where a simple pendulum becomes an extraordinary conductor of magnetic forces.

7. Magnetic Levitation

Feel the exhilaration as you control the magnetic forces and guide your pencil through the air. It’s a mind-bending experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat, eager to explore the wonders of magnetism.

Learn more: Magnetic Levitation

8. Magnetic Slime

Get ready to unleash the ultimate magnetic gooeyness with our magnetic slime experiment! Whether you’re a budding scientist or just a slime enthusiast, this magnetic slime experiment will leave you magnetized with excitement and wonder.

9. DIY Magnetic Sensory Bottles

Dive into the magical realm of DIY Magnetic Sensory Bottles and let your curiosity flow. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to create your own magnetic masterpiece and unlock scientific marvels!

10. Magnet Maze

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It’s All Ah – Mazing! Mazes STEM Challenges

March 11, 2015 by Carol Davis

Students just love making mazes ! Of all kinds! Mazes present plenty of opportunities for problem-solving and in the end, you get to play with them! Take a look at our mazes!

We have completed several different versions of mazes and they all have been spectacular. Let’s look at each type!

Marble Mazes

Our first maze challenge included using boxes, cardboard, paper, and tape.

Since then we have also tried the cardboard box that soft drinks come in. They are technically called “flats”.

In our first experience, kids had to draw a blueprint for the maze first! For some of them, this was tedious!

They wanted the drawing to be perfect! I did not expect this, but on the other hand, it is not surprising! Isn’t this exactly what an engineer would do!  The next step was to create the mazes. I gave the kids gift boxes (the first time we tried this challenge) to use as their base- simply because I had tons of these at home! They bent cardboard and paper and used tape to make the paths of their mazes.

This ended up being quite an exercise in trial and error as they would make the paths too narrow or the walls too short. Many of them wanted to make the boxes more decorative so I let them use construction paper to line the boxes.

Then the most amazing thing happened!    

I had one group ask if their maze could have a theme and that idea just took off. Soon we had all kinds of decorated and themed mazes. We had a volcano and trees, theme parks, and scary models! I had not planned on this feature, but it gave the kids an opportunity to be even more creative. The best part was that some kids kept working on the actual maze while others in the group began to work on the decorative parts. It was a true team effort!

Straw Mazes

The next maze challenge was to use only two supplies!  

Straws and tape! This time I gave them a flat piece of heavyweight poster board and the kids actually drew their mazes on the board rather than graph paper.

Since this first experience, we have used foam board as our base. The black foam board is spectacular with those neon-colored straws!

You can see their pathways in the photo. The biggest problem we had with these was, again, that the kids would make the paths too narrow. We also found that sometimes the marble would jump over the walls of the maze.     In both events, the part we liked best was…..trading mazes with other groups and trying them! Have you ever tried a maze with your class? 

Paper Plate Mazes

This version of a maze is one we tried more recently.

I gave each team a large heavy-duty paper plate and half sheets of many colors of copy paper.

They had to make the obstructions in the paths of the maze and also a clear path that a marble could follow. They loved these and really worked hard to be creative!

We eventually added straws to the materials for this version of the maze. Students told me that the marble kept getting away and they needed a ‘bumper’. When I heard this I thought it was a great idea and I grabbed a bag of straw pieces I had saved. These made perfect bumpers for the marble to hit in order to stay on its path.

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What child doesn’t like mazes? They can be found at farms during Halloween time, in the dollar section in travel booklets or even in an Arcade. For this activity, kids can create their own maze – making it as easy or twisty as they want. Using different materials for the maze makes this the perfect STEM experiment!

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• March 21, 2019
• 3-4 Year Olds , 5-6 Year Olds , Physics , Rainy Day Science , Science Craft , STEAM

From this article, you can learn to make a magnet maze game and teach  physics as well as art ( STEAM ) activities for kids.

My kids love to play with magnets and hence I decided to teach them the magnetic force with an experiment.

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Both  preschoolers  and  kindergarteners can try this experiment. Tisha was 3 years and 6 months old when we did this experiment.

Please Note ...

This activity includes magnet and steel ball. Therefore you need to be vigilant in not letting children put them in the mouth. It causes a choking hazard. If you are sure that your kids will not put in their mouth, then let them do this activity. Anyways use a big size magnet to avoid any accidents. Even by mistake if kids swallow the magnet then it will get attracted with the particles present in the gut and lead to serious problems.

Steps involved in making the magnet maze game

Things required

• Long Magnet
• White Paper
• Markers, pencils, and crayons
• Steel balls small in size

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Steps to follow

• Draw the maze with a clear path on a paper. You can also choose online maze and print them. Allow kids to color them and decorate.
• Place the magnet below the paper and steel ball on top.
• When the magnet is moved it will pull the steel ball on the top and make it move as well.

We tried with multiple combinations of mazes. Each time, I tried to increase the complexity by adding different routes and then let the kids find out the right way out. The kids loved them 🙂

Initially, kids will find it tricky to understand how the steel ball rolls by moving the magnet. But once they get a hold on it, then they will start playing maze crazily. I have experienced this personally with my Tisha who is 3.5 years old .

She also tried with different colors and designs to add more fun. She played with crayons and colors having loads of fun.

You can see her moving the magnet to see the ball rolling above.

After school, my elder one Pritika  6 years old played with the maze. But she tried to analyze the design and then figured out a traditional maze design.  I helped her with some images from online to inspire her to get some ideas.

Extension Idea:  Older kids  of age 7+ can think innovatively to make new designs and decorate them. This is one of the best  STEM pillar subjects . Also, this can be a good STEAM activity.

Several IT programs like Picmonkey can be used to design maze online.

The invisible force gravity will pull objects downwards to earth. The movement metal ball is due to gravity. Yes, this force will pull the ball to the floor.

Magnetic force is another force applied in this game and that is invisible too. This force is created by the magnet and it attracts the steel ball towards it.

This is the basic concept used in this activity. Both are physics concepts and kids can quickly get a grip of it. They may not understand in depth but at least will know that there is a force named gravity that will pull the object towards the ground. Likewise, there is a force called a magnetic force which will attract metal objects towards it.

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• Balance scale experiment to compare the weights
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Engineering Education Maze: Sona College’s Solutions for Today’s Challenges

Published - July 31, 2024 12:00 am IST

India’s engineering education landscape is dotted with over 4,500 engineering institutes, posing a significant challenge of choice for students and parents, particularly in states like Tamil Nadu, home to 635 such colleges. In the era of Industry 4.0, where industry-relevant skills and real-life exposure supersede mere theoretical knowledge, many graduates find themselves in a maze often ill-prepared for industry demands due to outdated education delivery models.

Sona College of Technology , a constituent of the Sona Institutions, based at Salem in Tamil Nadu emerges as a frontrunner in addressing these challenges head-on, leveraging a century-long legacy in multi-sectorial industry and higher education. Guided by Chairman Shri. C. Valliappa’s visionary leadership, Sona Institutions prioritises Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and a Global Perspective anchored in value-driven growth. Supported by the dynamic strategies and global connections of Vice Chairmen, Mr. Chocko Valliappa and Mr. Thyagu Valliappa, Sona College of Technology is making a significant impact in the engineering education space.

Key Initiatives Driving Relevance:

1 . Contemporary Programmes and Disciplines: Sona College offers diverse 14 undergraduate, 12 postgraduate, and Ph.D. programmes; They have introduced specialisations in cutting-edge disciplines like AI, ML, and Data Science to equip students with sought-after skills. Anticipating industry demand, the institution is developing courses in Data Security.

2. Tailored Curriculum: Leveraging its autonomous status and industry connections, Sona College crafts a curriculum tailored to meet current industry needs. Industry specialists on the curriculum board ensure relevance and practicality in skill development.

3. Focus on Research and Innovation: With 36 Research Centers of Excellence, including SonaSPEED, specialising in precision motor design for space missions, the college fosters a culture of innovation. SonaSPEED’s contributions to Chandrayaan-3 and ISRO’s Reusable Launch Vehicle highlight its research and innovation capabilities. The college’s capacity for collaborative industry consulting and R&D is enhanced by the Department of Scientific & industry Research’s (DSIR) designation of it as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO).

4. Foreign Language and other Value-Added Courses:

Sona students enrich their cultural perspective and job prospects through language courses in Japanese, Korean, French, and German. Proficiency in these languages, particularly given Japan and Korea’s prominence in technology and business, positions students to seize global opportunities.

The Japanese language program, initiated in December 2016, has seen significant success, with placements in esteemed Japanese companies. Currently, 745 first-year engineering students are enrolled in the Japanese language course, ranging from N5 to N3 levels. Led by both Japanese native trainers and Indian instructors, the program covers not only language proficiency but also cultural aspects like calligraphy, origami, and traditional attire. Students can opt for any Engineering programme with a Japanese module and get guaranteed placement in Japanese companies.

The efforts have yielded substantial results, with numerous Japanese companies visiting the campus and 8 of them signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). A large number of students have secured placements with high salaries in esteemed Japanese companies, including Yamaha Music Co. Ltd, Fuji Software, and Hitachi Solutions, India.

Furthermore, the Korean language program, launched in November 2023, is gaining momentum under the guidance of native trainers; several students are enrolled in Korean language studies.

Experiential Learning and Real-World Readiness: Real-world problem-solving through live projects and collaborations with industry giants like Dassalut Systemes provide students with hands-on experience. The 3DX 3D experience lab collaborates with Dassalut Systemes and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) to create a talent pool for defence sector units, aerospace, EV vehicles, and auto manufacturing. The Continuing Education programs offered at Sona augment students’ skill sets, ensuring relevance in the job market.

Sona also offers a unique and powerful combo of Mechanical Engineering Degree with Japanese Language and 3DX 3D Design elevating the student’s prospects of landing in lucrative global opportunities. These are mere glimpses into a variety of top-up courses one can learn at Sona.

5. Investment in World-Class Infrastructure:

Located in the heart of Smart City Salem, Sona College offers a comfortable academic atmosphere amid lush green spaces. The college boasts over 120 modern classrooms, green-certified buildings, multimedia capabilities, more than 86 modern laboratories, state-of-the-art computerised labs, and an Apple Lab for Apple-certified courses. The institution’s commitment to environmental stewardship is evident through green building certifications and sustainable practices across its 25-acre campus.

The Sona Central Library located in a new elegant building, ensures convenient access to information to over 5000 users providing an extensive collection of over 1 lakh books, e-books, journals and more covering various fields, automated services, and multiple accessible locations. Services like the Web OPAC and Digital Library provide user-friendly interfaces and comprehensive educational materials. The Central Library offers various amenities such as reading lounges, an amphitheatre, a mini theatre, a digital library, and a cultural hub for academic enrichment.

Sona College has introduced a suite of digital learning tools, including Moodle, Blackboard, and Autolib, to enhance teaching and learning. The Lecture Capture systems, a comprehensive video-based learning platform, captures all the lectures which can be accessed by the students any number of times from anywhere. These tools foster a dynamic and engaging learning environment, allowing for easy evaluation and material upgradation ensuring a cooperative learning environment.

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Sona promotes cultural and artistic abilities through over 30 student clubs and forums (such as the Speaker’s Forum), presenting a vibrant campus life promoting creativity, collaboration, and holistic development among students.

Every academic year has its own cultural calendar for numerous inter-collegiate, intra-collegiate cultural and techno-cultural events like Google Developers Meet, Hackathons and Sona Champs. Ceremonies are organised to celebrate religious festivals of various religious groups among students, aiming to bring about harmony and understanding.

The institution excels in sports too, offering top-notch sporting infrastructure. Experienced physical education coaches train the students to achieve remarkable feats at the State, National and International level tournaments.

Sona College boasts a distinguished network of over 20,000 alumni occupying top positions worldwide. These alumni cherish their time at Sona, reflecting on the memorable experiences and connections forged during their studies.

In essence, Sona College of Technology stands as a pioneer in offering innovative engineering education, bridging the gap between academia and industry, and preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape.

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