Magnetism
Magnetism (2.8) Lessons and Projects
Interactions with Magnets: 2.8.1, 2.8.2, 2.8.3, 2.8.5, 2.8.6
Using this slideshow, students explore how magnets are used in their environment and develop and experiment to observe how magnets interact with other materials.
Science: Magnets Science ProjectsMagnets in the World: Poster
Magnets in the Environment: 2.8.1
Students will choose an object that contains a magnet and describe how that magnet is used.
Distinguish Magnetism between Materials: 2.8.2
Students will make predictions and sort of a variety of objects into magnetic and non-magnetic categories.
Topic C: Magnets!
2.8.1 Identify where magnets are used in the environment and why they are used.
2.8.2 Distinguish materials that are attracted by a magnet from those that are not.
2.8.3 Recognize that magnets attract materials with iron or steel in them; and given a variety of metallic and nonmetallic objects, predict those that will be attracted by a magnet.
2.8.6 Demonstrate that most materials are transparent to the effects of a magnet. A magnetic field will pass through such materials, whereas other materials interact with a magnet.
This program is simple but fun. Students will use the Micro:bit's internal compass to detect magnetic fields.
The code
Which materials have a magnetic field?
What happens if you put something in front of the magnet?
Magnetometer.mp4Put it near a magnet and the X shows up!
Grade 2 Magnetism Templates
Links
PowerKnowledge: All About Magnets Powerknowledge has 9 sections on magnets. Videos, web links, games, listen feature, and a list of science experiments are included.