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Description:
Magnets: A Hands-On Science Unit for Primary
This hands-on science unit is packed with engaging, hands-on lessons for teaching
primary students about magnets. It was designed with first grade in mind, but
it would be appropriate for other primary grade levels as well. Preview a lesson
to see how it fits your students--Just click the "Download a Sample"
link. Activities include:
- Lesson 1 - To Stick or Not to Stick
Students use magnets to experiment with metal and nonmetal objects and record
data.
- Lesson 2 – Amazing Magnets
Students use magnets to navigate objects through obstacle courses and around
designs.
- Lesson 3 – Mighty Magnets I
Students will investigate the varying strength of magnets and record data.
- Lesson 4 – Mighty Magnets II
Students explain observations from Mighty Magnets I by using the data to create
picture graphs.
- Lesson 5 – Magnetic Attractions
Students will make predictions about whether a magnet will go through each
of the barriers, then observe and collect data.
- Lesson 6 – Magnet Magic
Students use magnets to separate mixtures of metal and nonmetals, and record
observations.
- Lesson 7 – Magnet Showtime
Students create a story and present it to others by manipulating the characters
with magnets.
These lessons are standards-based, and are referenced to the Indiana State
Standards.
