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Magnetic Pick-ups

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Young scholars investigate the push and pull of magnets. In this magnetics lesson, students are introduced to the idea that there are forces that happen on earth which cannot be seen, such as electrically charged objects, magnetic force fields, and gravitational force. Young scholars then discover how barriers and increased distance can change the attraction of a magnet.

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gravitational force, gravity, conducting investigations, magnets

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electric & magnetic force fields, gravitational force, investigation, magnets, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Year
2001
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