Following the same principle as our mini magnet maze, is this very cool Christmas tree.
The cardboard baubles have a paperclip attached to them that can be moved around the green tree with a magnet.
Make a Magnetic Christmas Tree
You'll need
- Paper
- Thick cardboard
- Paper clips
- Magnet
- Christmassy decorations
Instructions
- Cut out a paper tree and several round bauble shapes.
- Decorate your tree.
- Slide paper clips onto the baubles.
- Use the magnet behind the tree to make the baubles move around.
Remember – not all metals are attracted to magnets, but iron and steel ( steel is mostly iron ) are.
More about Magnets
Magnets attract some objects but not others and can be different strengths.
Magnets have two poles, one called the north pole and one called the south pole. Depending on which poles you place together, they can either attract each other or repel each other. Opposite poles attract.
More Christmas Science Ideas for Kids
We loved making these easy Christmas shadow puppets.
Grow your own Christmas crystals.
Take a look at my easy elf ideas for Christmas.
Download my FREE Christmas science eBook for even more festive science ideas.
Last Updated on November 7, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
Emma says
That's a great, and very Christmassy way to learn about Magnets! 🙂
ScienceSparks says
Thanks Emma
Mammasaurus says
Neat idea! Kitty has just started 'doing experiments' at school and is full of talk of light and dark and magnets at the moment so this is good timing!
ScienceSparks says
ooooh, that's good to know!
domestic goddesque says
we love an experiment in this house *hunts out magnets*
ScienceSparks says
We'd love to see what you make. xx
Ali Clifford says
I know even my big boys would love this! Great idea... 🙂
maggy, red ted art says
Awww how cute is this? Love it when you make science seasonal!
ScienceSparks says
Thanks Maggy!
pinkoddy says
Oh that would be like Christmas magic - thank you for sharing.
ScienceSparks says
So glad you like 🙂
Donna @ Little Lilypad Co says
Oooh we love a bit of Christmas sparkle and I bet the children will love this.
It is so simple too!! Brilliant!!