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Science — Grade 4

Goal 3, Objective 3.01

Goal 3

The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of magnetism and electricity.

Objective 3.01

Observe and investigate the pull of magnets on all materials made of iron and the pushes or pulls on other magnets.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Magnetic magic
Students will explore and experiment with a magnet's mysterious invisible strength by rotating through five hands-on centers.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)
By Thelma Pike.

Lesson plans on the web

Build an electromagnet
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students make a simple electromagnet by wrapping a wire around a nail and attaching the ends of the wire to a battery to make an electric circuit. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Magnetic pick-ups
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students look at various objects, make predictions about whether they are magnetic, and then test their predictions. They gain an understanding that certain materials are attracted to magnets and some are not. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science