Investigating Magnetic Force Fields

In this classroom activity, the students will investigate the magnetic pull of a bar magnet at varying distances with the use of paper clips. Students will hypothesize, conduct the experiment, collect the data, and draw conclusions that support their data. Each student will record the experiment and their findings in their science journals. As a class, students will compare each groups' data and their interpretation of the results.

Resource ID#: 24810 Type: Teaching Idea

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Keywords: magnet, magnetic field, force field, observation, investigation, data

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea

Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: General Collection

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