Introduction
Hey there, Little Scientists!
This week in Science, we have been observing and measuring many different things ranging from the size and weight of certain objects to the way different textures look and feel. Today's lesson will focus on the attraction and repulsion of magnets.
You should have already received your very own magnet for this activity. Don't lose it because you will need it later on!
Get Ready. Get Set. Let's goooo on a fun adventure!
Standard being taught: SC.2.P.8.1 - Observe and measure objects in terms of their properties, including size, shape, color, temperature, weight, texture, sinking or floating in water, and attraction and repulsion of magnets.
Task
Our task today is to figure out which materials in our classroom (or home for our eLearners) are attracted to magnets.
First, let's watch a couple short videos that will help explain what magnets are and why they are attracted to or repelled by certain items.
Please take out a piece of paper and a pencil prior to watching these videos. You will be taking notes about interesting facts and/or any new information that you have gained through these video resources.
Make sure you're taking good notes because they will be a part of your grade for this assignment!
Now that you have watched the videos, let's move on to the fun part!
Process
Let's get started and start exploring!
First, click on the link below to review some more "Fun Facts" about magnets. This resource also points out certain types of metals that are attracted to magnets.
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/magnets.html
Now, take out another piece of paper and label it "Attract or Repel" - don't forget to put your name at the top of your paper. This is for a grade!
Number your paper 1-10 and draw two lines down the center of your page which will make three columns for each number.
With your magnet in hand, let's begin to explore the classroom!
As you walk around the classroom (or your house), put your magnet up to different items to see which materials are attracted to your magnet or repelled by your magnet.
For each item that you test, write the name of it down on your log. Make sure you find at least ten different items to test. In the next column for each item, write "attracted" or "not attracted" based on your findings. Then, in the third column, you will write the material of the item you tested. For example, if you tested a Lego block, you would write "plastic" as its material, or a penny would be listed as "copper." If you test a metal and are uncertain about the type of metal it is, give it your best guess!
On the back of your paper, write a short paragraph (at least 8-10 sentences) explaining what you have learned while doing this activity.
When you are finished, you will staple your notes from the videos to the back of your "Attract or Repel" chart. Then, turn these papers into the blue bin for grading.
See the next page to view the rubric in order to understand how this assignment will be graded.
Evaluation
Criteria Expectation |
Possible Points |
Points Earned |
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The student took an appropriate amount of notes on the videos (at least half a page for each video). |
20 |
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The student tested at least 10 items with the magnet. |
25 |
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The tested items were properly labeled. For example, "Lego," "Paperclip" or "Ruler." |
15 |
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The student properly identified the material for each item tested. For example, "Plastic," "Steel" or "Wood." |
15 |
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The student wrote a summary (at least 8-10 sentences long) on the back of his/her paper explaining what he/she learned in doing this activity. |
25 |
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Total |
100 |
Conclusion
To recap, today we learned about how different materials are either attracted to magnets or not attracted to magnets. After viewing the videos and completing this WebQuest activity, you should now have a better understanding about how magnets work and why they are attracted to some things but not others.
Below, I have linked a few more interesting resources on this topic. While you are not required to review these additional resources, I highly recommend them!
I hope this activity was a fun learning experience for all of you!
https://www.coolkidfacts.com/magnetism-facts-for-kids/
https://owlcation.com/academia/Fun-Things-to-do-with-Magnets-Cool-Experiments-and-Tricks
Credits
Resources:
Cool Kid Facts Authors. (2019, October 16). Magnets For Kids. Cool Kid Facts. https://www.coolkidfacts.com/magnetism-facts-for-kids/.
Fun with Magnets! (2017). YouTube. https://youtu.be/s236Q1nuWXg.
Henry, W. (2013, November 4). Fun Things to Do With Magnets: Cool Experiments and Tricks. Owlcation. https://owlcation.com/academia/Fun-Things-to-do-with-Magnets-Cool-Exper….
Magnets and Magnetism: Magnets Video for Kids. (2019). YouTube. https://youtu.be/-aNpmCSZHbk.
Science Kids Editors. (2020, April 11). Fun Magnet Facts for Kids - Magnetic Information about Magnetism. Science Kids - Fun Science & Technology for Kids! https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/magnets.html.
The Science of Magnets Video for Kids. (2015). YouTube. https://youtu.be/4I1WqXHkVgs.
Teacher Page
Teacher: Mrs. Holt
Email: Lacey.Holt@warner.edu
Phone: 813-505-6618
Standard being taught: SC.2.P.8.1 - Observe and measure objects in terms of their properties, including size, shape, color, temperature, weight, texture, sinking or floating in water, and attraction and repulsion of magnets.