Magnets

Bobby Moy

The NYS Learning Standards• MST Standard 1: Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific

inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.

Elementary, Scientific Inquiry: 2

• MST Standard 4: Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

Elementary, Physical Setting: 4, 5

• MST Standard 7: Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Objective:

• Students will describe, define magnets

• Students will experiment with magnets (observe and investigate)

Opening• Bob the magnet has a problem.• There are paper clips in a cup filled with

water.• How can Bob get the paperclips out

without getting wet or touching the cup?• Does he really have to use his swim

gear?

Challenge

Intro to New Info• Magnets are pieces of metal that have

the power to attract other pieces of metal

• Magnets attract objects made of iron or steel

• You can find magnets in headphones, credit cards, computers, and cell phones. It’s everywhere.

Prediction:Is it magnetic?

Object Prediction ResultPaper clip Yes Yes

Penny Yes No

Staples Yes Yes

Scissors Yes Yes

Crayon No No

Wooden toothpick No No

Rubber bands No No

Guided Practice

Independent Practice

Object Prediction Result

Complete chart on your own.

Math component and objectives• Each group of four will be given magnets

of different sizes. • Groups will determine the maximum

number of paper clips each magnet can hold.

• Groups will record data• Class will combine and average data• Class will graph data

Closing• Answer the following questions in your

journal.• How can you predict what will stick to a

magnet?• What happens when you have a bigger

magnet?• Why are magnets important to you?

Multiple Intelligences

Final Thought