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Magnet Poles

Magnets and Attraction

Day 163of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that magnets have north and south poles

2

Explore how magnet poles interact with each other

3

Observe magnetic attraction and repulsion

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 27:17

“Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”

— Proverbs 27:17 (WEB)

Just like magnets interact with each other, people can help and support one another

📦 Materials Needed

  • 2-3 bar magnets per student group
  • magnet testing tray
  • paper
  • pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Show two magnets and ask them what they know about magnets.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about magnets yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain that magnets have two special sides called poles - north and south. When opposite poles meet, they stick together. When same poles meet, they push apart.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Magnets have invisible forces
  • North and south poles behave differently
  • Magnets can attract or repel each other
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you point to the north pole of a magnet?
  • What happens when you bring two north poles together?
3Activity: Magnetic Pole Exploration (10 min)
hands-on

Students work in pairs to explore magnet interactions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold magnets carefully
  2. Bring north and south poles close
  3. Bring same poles close
  4. Observe and record what happens
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher guides magnet exploration

Challenge: Draw and label magnet interactions

4Closing (2 min)

Recap how magnet poles interact

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are the two magnet poles?
  • What happens when opposite poles meet?
  • What happens when same poles meet?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for creating amazing things like magnets that show Your creativity.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll see how magnets work through different materials!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 27:17

“Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”

— Proverbs 27:17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Magnet Verse Match: Write verse words on paper, use magnets to connect matching words

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children learn about magnetic poles and their interactions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Supervise magnet handling
  • Encourage careful observation
  • Use simple language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concept of magnetic poles

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Curiosity about magnet behavior

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create magnet pole artwork
  • Read children's book about magnetism
  • Explore refrigerator magnet interactions at home

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