Just in time for Science Fair season, Dowling Magnets will award a $500 scholarship to one lucky student who snaps and shares a pic of their Magic Penny Magnet Kit Science Fair entry! Including everything kids need to complete 46 astounding acts of magnetism, the Magic Penny Magnet Kit is the perfect Science Fair project. […]
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Science Fair season is around the corner! This year, support your student with a project that stands out from the crowd, like one of our best-selling magnetic Science Fair Kits: Magnet Levitation Kit What judge can resist a levitating train? This STEMtastic set from Science Discovery Kits features five introductory magnetism experiments and five magnetic […]
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According to science, magnets aren’t technically magical, but you can sure do some pretty amazing things with them! In fact, artists and scientists around the world have created awe-inspiring works of art using magnets and magnetic coins. And you can, too! Celebrating 25 years as a best-selling activity kit, the Magic Penny 25th Anniversary Edition […]
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Making sure kids are keeping a 6-foot distance from each other and that they’re wearing their masks at all times is critical to preventing the spread of Coronavirus and to maintaining the health and safety of your entire class. But you’ve got lessons to teach and can’t keep an eye on each student all day […]
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Kids are beyond bored after staying safe at home for so long – and now we’re heading into summer! If your family is longing to live in someone else’s house for a while, let them design their dream home (or castle!), with the Wonderboard STEAM Architect Magnet Set! A playful way to sneak in some […]
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Cool Quarantine Crafts Using DIY Magnets Most of us have been home for a while now, doing what we must for the greater good. By now we’ve read most of the books, finished most of the puzzles, played most of the games, and watched all of the shows. So what now? We’ll tell you what […]
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(aka, yes Virginia, you CAN learn at home!) With schools closed in support of social distancing, our children are at home every day, but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! The parents, teachers, and science gurus at Dowling Magnets have compiled a list of our top 15 product picks for at-home learning. These […]
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A long-time staple for scientific experiments, iron filings are very, very small pieces of iron (duh!). Because iron is a ferromagnetic material, it responds to magnets. And, because filings are so (very!) small, particles of iron filings are perfect for lining up to demonstrate various principles of magnetism, particularly magnetic fields. Iron filings can be […]
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Busy is the name of the game at work, which sometimes results in a messy, unorganized office. Not to worry – Dowling Magnets is here to get you back on track! Take advantage of magnetic spaces such as file cabinet drawers, steel doors and cube frames, and even ceiling rails…to organize and decorate your workspace […]
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Little learners love animals…and who doesn’t? Get kids excited about learning – and incorporate literacy, math, science, and more – with these fun center/small-group activity ideas: Start by introducing the unit to your whole class of course. Show them a region on a globe and discuss that environment and habitat. Tap into prior knowledge by […]
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