Magnetic Magic?
QUestion: What happens when magnets attract and repel? (Why do opposite poles attract?)
Investigation: Place magnets on desk and ask students in groups of 3 to probe this question
Video: A look at Magnets!
Elaboration: Practice using magnets on household or classroom objects and
1. Record which ones attract to magnets and which ones don�t.
2. Make a chart in your notebook trying to categorize (or place into categories) of what items are attracted and which ones are not.
3. Come up with a conclusion with your partners about what a material should be made of in order to be magnetic
Review: Find the theme of the objects, which can and cannot be attracted and ask friends to see if they can predict which ones will attract or repel. Test their predictions by actually showing them in person.
Summary Quiz: take this QUIZLET and report your score to me on a sticky note, email or tell me in person
More magic with magnets�
QUestion: Can you make an object float in the air?
Investigation: Hand out copper tubing, steel balls and magnets to groups of 3 and ask them to practice with magnet and ball or Plates of copper and magnets
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCq1u_x07S8
Elaboration: using the copper tube try other materials to see if similar reaction occurs
How can one object create a magnetic force with another object even if it�s not magnetic?
Review: Bring 2 paper clips to me and let�s learn by doing!
Summary Quiz: Using what you recently learned with magnets please explain how this could or couldn�t happen? Is it all magic or science? Make sure to explain your belief using evidence (record answer in notebook, email, PP, screencast, podcast etc).