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? ObjectPredictionResult Paper clipYes PennyYesNo StaplesYes ScissorsYes CrayonNo Wooden toothpickNo Rubber bandsNo Guided Practice

Independent Practice ObjectPredictionResult 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