Comets have 2 tails due to the Solar Wind. The purpose of this lab is to allow students to discover for themselves why comets have two tails. The magnet is analagous to the Solar Wind, the pepper shows comets direct course. Students will discover through experiential learning the reasoning why comets have 2 tails.
Students work in pairs.
Cut slot the length of the magnet in bottom of box. Be sure the cut is made approx. 45 degrees to the long sides of the box, slightly closer to one end. Tape magnet in slot. Tape 8x12 blank paper into bottom of box, covering base and magnet.