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Magnetic Discovery

Magnets and Attraction

Day 161of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that magnets attract certain materials

2

Identify objects that are magnetic

3

Explore how magnets work

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 18:24

“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

— Proverbs 18:24 (WEB)

Just like magnets attract certain objects, God's love draws us close to Him

📦 Materials Needed

  • Various magnets
  • Paper clips
  • Small metal objects
  • Wooden objects
  • Plastic items
  • Tray or large flat surface
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and show them different magnets. Ask them if they know what magnets do.

💭 Review Question: What do you think magnets can do?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain that magnets have a special power to pull certain metals toward them. Not all things are magnetic - only things with iron can be attracted.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Magnets have invisible power
  • They can pull metal objects
  • Not everything is magnetic
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think a magnet might pick up?
  • Can you guess which things might stick to a magnet?
3Activity: Magnetic Treasure Hunt (10 min)
hands-on

Students will test different objects to see if they are magnetic

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread objects on a tray
  2. Give each child a magnet
  3. Try to pick up different objects
  4. Sort objects into 'magnetic' and 'non-magnetic' groups
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help students identify magnetic objects

Challenge: Predict which objects might be magnetic before testing

4Closing (2 min)

Recap what we learned about magnets

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about magnets today?
  • What was your favorite thing about magnets?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for creating such wonderful things in our world that show Your creativity!

Coming up: Tomorrow we will learn more about how magnets work!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 136:1

“Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.”

— Psalm 136:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Magnet Memory Stick: Children stick paper clips to a magnet while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Magnets demonstrate invisible forces that can attract objects

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Let children explore freely
  • Supervise magnet use
  • Encourage curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding that not all metals are magnetic

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about discovering magnetic properties

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a magnetic art project
  • Make a simple compass
  • Explore magnets on the refrigerator

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