Don't Touch It!

The writer recommends this lesson for Kindergarten and Grade 1, but it is appropriate for second graders learning how magnets can move objects without touching them. The hands-on activity is sure to engage students and stimulate science conversation among students. After students complete the activity described in the lesson plan, they will be ready to devise some simple experiments of their own to explore how else magnets can move an object without touching the object.

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Don't Touch It!

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Objective:

Students will apply knowledge of which materials magnets attract and what materials magnets can work through.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials:

For each pair of students:

1 plastic cup filled half way with water
1 paperclip
1 wand magnet
2 data sheets

References

Contributors:

Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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