The hypothesis is that solar storms can affect the Earth's magnetic field, causing small changes in its direction at the surface.

You will create a magnetometer to monitor changes in the Earth's magnetic field for signs of magnetic storms.

You will need a clean 2 liter soda bottle, 2 pounds of sand, 2 feet of sewing thread, a small bar magnet, a 3x5 index card, a 1 inch piece of soda straw, a mirrored dress sequin or small craft mirror, super glue, 2 inch clear packing tape, a meter stick, and an adjustable high intensity lamp with a clear bulb.

With this project, you can detect magnetic storms and measure the changes in the light spot position to detect magnetic storm events. You can even determine the direction of a car's motion by seeing if the spot initially moves east or west!

This project is interesting and unique because it allows students to monitor changes in the magnetic field that occur inside the classroom. It is also a great way to learn about the effects of solar storms on the Earth's magnetic field.

Experiment variations to consider include measuring the magnetic activity from day to day by measuring the distance between the reference spot and the current spot, and measuring the magnetic activity from different geographic locations.

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