Magnets

Students participate in a fishing game to find the magnetic objects. For this magnets lesson, students experiment with magnets and paper clips to see which magnet picks up the most. Students observe a magnetic field using iron shavings....

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.

Students explore how the earth is a magnet and that magnets have two "poles".  In this magnetic instructional activity students complete an activity by designing their own compass. 

Students explore the different types of magnets and their common uses.  In this magnets lesson students create their own magnets. 

Students sort objects based on magnetism. In this magnetism lesson plan, students are given a variety of objects, then predict whether the object will be attracted to a magnet and test their hypothesis as they sort the objects into...

Students observe magnetic fields and locate the position of "ore deposits" patterns using models and maps.  In this magnetometer lesson students complete a hands on activity and a reading/writing exercise. 

Students are introduced to the concept of magnetism and investigate the properties of magnets. In this magnetism lesson plan, students identify a magnet then examine why certain things are attracted to magnets and some things are...

Students explore how magnets repel and attract certain objects. In this magnets instructional activity, students use science vocabulary to label and name "North" and "South" on a magnet. Students hold magnets to experience the meaning of...

Students investigate magnets and how they work. They read and discuss the book, What Makes a Magnet and record their observations as they complete activities. After exploring the magnet set, they record their predictions and results...

Students explore the science of magnets and how magnets work. They conduct a series of fun experiments and magnetize objects and demonstrate how magnetism operates right through other materials.