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Lesson 63 of 84 ยท Forces

Experiment

Magnets Attract and Repel (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Magnets have a north pole and a south pole. Opposite poles attract, same poles push apart.

Key Words

  • motion
  • gravity

Materials Needed

  • ruler
  • cardboard
  • marbles
  • paper clips
  • rubber bands

Safety First

  • Wash hands after handling materials.
  • Be careful with scissors โ€” ask an adult for help if needed.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read the introduction. What is this lesson about?

Step 2 โ€” Do

Test a magnet on 10 objects around your house. Make a list of what sticks and what doesn't.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Look for something that changed. What is it?

Step 4 โ€” Record

Circle the correct answer on your worksheet.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What does a magnet attract?