Magnetism - Making a Magnet

Second graders investigate how magnets make objects move without physically touching the objects.  In this physical science lesson, 2nd graders visit centers to experiment with various magnets, use the observations to learn key...

Searching for ways to make your science unit on magnetism a little more attractive? This 47-page collection of printable materials, worksheets, and activities is perfect for any elementary teacher exploring magnets with their class.

For this magnets worksheet, students read for information, observe diagrams, and experiment. In this identifying the correct answer and T-Chart worksheet, students answer nine questions.

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...

Students identify the properties of a magnet. In this physics lesson, students explore the strength of the magnet by testing out how a magnet reacts to various materials. The various objects the students test include paper clips, paper,...

Students explore magnetism. For this magnet lesson, students work in groups to predict which objects in a collection will be attracted to a magnet. Predictions are made, results are recorded, and conclusions are drawn.

Students explore magnetic force with a variety of materials. In this magnets lesson plan, students work in groups to determine if a magnet will attract a paper clip through various materials. Predictions are made and results are recorded...

Students explore magnetism.  In this "magnets" science lesson, students make a compass with common household items and explain the relationship between what a compass does and the earth's magnetic fields.

Second graders conduct a variety of inquiry based learning activities. In this magnetism lesson plan, 2nd graders explore magnets with a partner, they learn the terms attract and repel, examine the poles of a magnet, and complete other...

Students experience, experiment and observe the pulling power of magnets by making their own magnet amazing maze on recycled file folders or a poster board. They utilize magnets to guide figures around turns, into dead ends and to the...