Two Magnet Ends

Lab Brief #6

🎯 Your mission

Learn the rule. Then catch nature using it.

⚡ The twist

Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.

What you'll learn · 1 of 2

A magnet has two ends called poles.

What you'll learn · 2 of 2

Both ends pull on iron things — but hold two magnets together and they can push each other away!

Key words · 1 of 2

push
To press against something to move it away from you.
pull
To move something closer by tugging on it.

Key words · 2 of 2

magnet
An object that pulls iron and other metals toward it.

Make a hypothesis first

Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.

Say your guess out loud — then find out if you were right.

Step 1 of 4 · Read

Say the vocabulary words out loud. Can you repeat them?

Step 2 of 4 · Do

Use a magnet to find things in the room that stick to it.

Step 3 of 4 · Observe

What happened? Tell a grown-up what you noticed.

Step 4 of 4 · Record

Tell a grown-up your favorite part of the activity.

Question 1 of 3

Can a magnet pick up a penny?

Question 2 of 3

Does a magnet stick to wood?

Question 3 of 3

Do magnets stick to the fridge?

Mind = blown

🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.

Nice work!

You got 0 of 3 right.

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