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Paper Clip Walk Lesson Plan

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Paper Clip Walk

Fifth graders investigate the behavior of magnetism using magnets. They discuss magnetic force, and conduct an experiment, testing how many paper plates can be stacked together before the force of the magnetic field no longer affects a paper clip underneath.

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Concepts

magnetic force, magnets

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Grade

5th

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2 more...

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Duration

30 mins

Instructional Strategy

Inquiry-Based Learning

Year

2002

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