Magnets
Children's Books
Magnets: Pulling Together, Pushing Apart. By Natalie M. Rosinsky. Illus. by Sheree Boyd. (2006). 24p. Picture Window Books, (978-1404803336). Gr. K-3.
This book contains information and detailed pictures about magnets and why they make things move like magic. In addition, the book provides information about how they can attract and repel. This book can be used for picture walks and students can use these book on their own.
This book contains information and detailed pictures about magnets and why they make things move like magic. In addition, the book provides information about how they can attract and repel. This book can be used for picture walks and students can use these book on their own.
Push and Pull!: Learn about Magnets. By Julia Vogel. Illus. by Jane Yamada. (2010). 24p. Child's World, (978-160253138). Gr. K-2.
This book is all about magnets and how they can either push or pull other objects. This book can be used by students and the teacher for read-a-longs, pictures walks, or other strategies.
This book is all about magnets and how they can either push or pull other objects. This book can be used by students and the teacher for read-a-longs, pictures walks, or other strategies.
What Can Magnets Do? By Allan Fowler. (1995) 32p. Children's Press, (978-0516460345). Gr. K-4.
This book provides students with facts and information about magnets and what they are able to do. This book can be read by students or the teacher. Additionally, this book can be used anywhere in the unit/lesson.
This book provides students with facts and information about magnets and what they are able to do. This book can be read by students or the teacher. Additionally, this book can be used anywhere in the unit/lesson.
What Makes a Magnet? By Franklyn M. Branley. Illus. by True Kelley. (1996) Harper Collins,
(978-0064451482). Gr. K-2.
Will a magnet pick up a paper clip or a feather? The answer is, just the paper clip. Magnets only pick up things that contain bits of iron. In this new addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, veteran author Franklyn Branley explains the properties and behavior of magnets. True Kelley's charming illustrations will entertain readers as they discover for themselves what makes a magnet. Hands-on activities include making a magnet and compass.
(978-0064451482). Gr. K-2.
Will a magnet pick up a paper clip or a feather? The answer is, just the paper clip. Magnets only pick up things that contain bits of iron. In this new addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, veteran author Franklyn Branley explains the properties and behavior of magnets. True Kelley's charming illustrations will entertain readers as they discover for themselves what makes a magnet. Hands-on activities include making a magnet and compass.
Web Sites for Kids
Magnazone
This game allows you to classify objects as magnetic and non-magnetic. Students can check their answers and try again until they correctly place the objects.
Magnets and Springs
This game combines magnets and springs. This game is just for fun and should not be used as a study tool.
Magnet Quiz
This website provides students with a quiz about magnets. This quiz is multiple-choice and includes pictures along with explanations. This is would be used as a study tool.
This game allows you to classify objects as magnetic and non-magnetic. Students can check their answers and try again until they correctly place the objects.
Magnets and Springs
This game combines magnets and springs. This game is just for fun and should not be used as a study tool.
Magnet Quiz
This website provides students with a quiz about magnets. This quiz is multiple-choice and includes pictures along with explanations. This is would be used as a study tool.
Teacher Resources - Lessons/Activities
Bitesize
This website rovides teachers with material and content of magnets aimed for teaching second graders. Along with this are games and quizzes.
Experiments
This website provides detailed experiments that involve magnets and our surroundings.
Magnet Facts
This fact sheet is for students. Provides students with background information and prior knowledge about magnets.
Star
Click on 2.2 and then magnificent magnets lesson plans in order to download a detailed lesson plan on magnets.
Word Wall
This is a document with useful words to include in a word wall or to include in lessons/activities.
This website rovides teachers with material and content of magnets aimed for teaching second graders. Along with this are games and quizzes.
Experiments
This website provides detailed experiments that involve magnets and our surroundings.
Magnet Facts
This fact sheet is for students. Provides students with background information and prior knowledge about magnets.
Star
Click on 2.2 and then magnificent magnets lesson plans in order to download a detailed lesson plan on magnets.
Word Wall
This is a document with useful words to include in a word wall or to include in lessons/activities.
Teacher Resources - Assessments
Quia Quiz
This website provides a 9 question multiple choice quiz for students.
Quia Quiz
This website provides a 8 question magnet quiz.
Sparkle Box
This website contains a worksheet for students to determine which objects are magnetic and which objects are non-magnetic. This worksheet can be used to assess students early on as a check up to know if it is time to move forward or keep teaching/reviewing magnets.
This website provides a 9 question multiple choice quiz for students.
Quia Quiz
This website provides a 8 question magnet quiz.
Sparkle Box
This website contains a worksheet for students to determine which objects are magnetic and which objects are non-magnetic. This worksheet can be used to assess students early on as a check up to know if it is time to move forward or keep teaching/reviewing magnets.