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May the Magnetic Force Be with You Lesson PlanMay the Magnetic Force Be with You Lesson Plan
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Science Matters
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4th
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May the Magnetic Force Be with You

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Attraction and repulsive forces might seem mysterious to young learners. Have your classes experiment with these forces in the second installment of a 14-part unit on magnetism and electricity. Individuals test different objects in the classroom to determine which are magnetic and then explore how the poles of magnets react to each other. 

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Concepts

magnets, magnetic poles, magnetic attraction, repulsion

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils test objects at home with a magnet and find five magnetic and five nonmagnetic items

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires access to bar magnets
  • Expects a basic understanding of the forces of a magnet prior to the lesson

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  • Provides sketches of sample responses
  • Includes a detailed teaching guide to help prepare the lesson

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  • None

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