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Exploring Magnets and Magnetism

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Here is a very good lesson on magnets, magnetism, and magnitic fields that is chock full of great activities for you to implement with your young scientists. Learners discover the properties of magnets, look at the forces of attraction and repulsion, and make a functioning magnet.

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magnetic fields, magnets, magnetism

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magnetism, magnets, magnetic fields, science
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Grade
1st - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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