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Iron For Breakfast

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are challenged to use scientific thinking, they experiment and observe which objects are attracted to a magnet. Pupils use the evidence to construct an explanation as to what common property the objects attracted to a...
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Attractive Alloys

For Students 3rd - 4th
Include a lab about alloys and magnets in your fourth grade science lesson. Young scientists read the necessary background knowledge about alloys, then choose which objects (a screw, a bell, scissors, or coins) will be attracted to...
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Solar Kit Lesson #5 - Build a Simple Ammeter

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Emerging electricians build a simple ammeter for making measurements on an electric current. They test the placement of solar cells in both series and parallel circuits and examine the magnetic field produced by the movement of electrons...
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What is Magnetism?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners investigate magnetism. For this physics lesson, students create a KWL chart about magnetism and research various suggested websites to find out more about magnetism. Learners log on to the "BrainPOP" website and view a short...
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Magnetic Units of Measurement

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this magnetic circuits worksheet, students answer 16 questions about magnetic flux, resistance, voltage, current, and reluctance.
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MRI Safety Challenge

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners write journal entries where they analyze potential safety dangers of an MRI machine. In this MRI lesson plan, students pretend that they are safety engineers, and produce a pamphlet of all of their findings.
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Metals Can be Attractive!

For Students K - 2nd
After reading a short paragraph about metals and magnets, young scientists circle the things they think will be attracted by a magnet. There are six objects for them to consider. A nice worksheet to help get a discussion on magnets and...
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The Magnetometer

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Physical or earth science pupils prepare a magnetometer by inducing magnetism into a pair of straight pins. As the pins hang from a thread, they can be used to detect the magnetic field or poles of a magnet. They could also be used as a...
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Magnets

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the different types of magnets and their common uses.  In this magnets lesson students create their own magnets. 
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Exploring Magnetic Fields

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop the concept that magnets attract and repel items and exert a magnetic field that can vary in strength.
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Magnetism and the Scientific method

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Young scholars explore magnets and magnetic Fields. They experiment with various objects to determine which will be attracted to the magnet. Their results are recorded in a scientific method worksheet.
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Magnets 2: How Strong is Your Magnet?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together to test the strengths of various types of magnets. After testing, they create a graph showing how the strength changes as the distance from the magnet increases. They discuss how forces can act from various...
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Magnets 1: Magnetic Pick-ups

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the power of magnets. In groups, they look at different objects and make predictions on whether they believe they are magnetic or not. They test their predictions and share their results with the class.
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Exploring Magnets

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders experiment with magnets. In this magnet lesson, 2nd graders attach a magnet to several different objects to see what it sticks to. They place objects in between a magnet and metal to see if the magnetic force still works.
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Magnets, Electromagnets, and Motors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concepts of magnetism and its properties. They construct a magnet and test foods for iron content. Then students define the use of a motor and make their own electric motor while working in small groups. Then...
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Magnetism

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Student participate in magnetism demonstrations. In this magnetism activity, students dangle paper clips near magnets and explain what happens. They work with steel wool, metal filings, and aluminum foil to see which items can be...
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Magnets

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the magnetic attraction of different materials by observing a demonstration, and review the words "attraction" and "materials." Next they conduct exploration of a number of materials which have different properties...
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The Magnets in my House

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this magnets instructional activity, students decide if different household items contain magnets. Students look at 9 items to determine if they have magnets or not.
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Magnetic Attraction

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this magnets worksheet, students fill out a chart to record what is attracted and not attracted to a magnet. Students will experiment with different items to test the magnetic attraction and record the results.
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Magnets are Attractive!!!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students experiment with magnets. In this magnet lesson, students listen to the story What Makes a Magnet? by Franklin M. Branley. They explore different magnets to see what they attract and repulse and view their effect on compasses. 
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Haring In Motion Magnets

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research visual arts by creating an art project for their homes. In this art analysis lesson, students identify the work of Keith Haring by researching the Internet and examining images. Students utilize tempera paints, poster...
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Magnets

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this magnets worksheet, students use magnets and a compass to investigate the magnets. Students write down 5 discoveries that they make about their magnets.
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Do the Research! Magnetism and Electricity

For Students 4th - 6th
In this magnetism worksheet, students research the topic of magnets and electricity before answering 4 short essay questions.
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Magnetic Attraction And Cars

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this magnetic attraction worksheet, learners draw arrows to shoe if cars with positive and negative signs repel or attract each other, then write definitions for "attract" and "repel."

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