🧲 Part 1: Learning About Magnets

WALT (We Are Learning To): Explore how magnets can pull objects.

1. What does a magnet do to some objects?

Pushes them away

Pulls them close

Makes them disappear

2. Circle the objects you think a magnet will pick up:

Paper clip

Wooden pencil

Metal spoon

Plastic toy

Coin

3. Does a magnet need to touch an object to pull it?

Yes, it must touch

No, it can pull without touching

🔍 Part 2: Testing Objects

4. Test each object with your magnet. Draw a tick (✓) if the magnet picks it up, or a cross (✗) if it doesn't:

Paper clip: _______

Rubber: _______

Metal ruler: _______

Plastic bottle: _______

Scissors: _______

Wooden block: _______

5. Draw three objects that the magnet picked up. Label each one as "magnetic":

6. Draw three objects that the magnet did NOT pick up. Label each one as "non-magnetic":

💭 Part 3: What I Learned

7. Complete this sentence:

Magnets can pull _____________ objects but not _____________ objects.

8. What was the most surprising thing you discovered about magnets today?

9. Where might you find magnets being used at home or school?

Extension Activity: Try using different sized magnets with the same objects. Which magnet is stronger? Draw or write about what you notice.

Exploring Magnetic Objects

Exploring Magnetic Objects

🧲 Part 1: Learning About Magnets

🔍 Part 2: Testing Objects

💭 Part 3: What I Learned

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