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Magnet Creations

Magnets and Attraction

Day 165of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how magnets can create art and solve challenges

2

Demonstrate creativity using magnetic properties

3

Practice fine motor skills while exploring magnetism

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 17:17

“A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.”

— Proverbs 17:17 (WEB)

Just as magnets attract and work together, God wants us to attract and support one another

📦 Materials Needed

  • Various magnets
  • Paper clips
  • Colored paper
  • Iron filings
  • Small metal trays
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and discuss how magnets can create interesting art and solve challenges

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about magnets this week?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate how magnets can move objects without touching them

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Magnets have special powers to attract and move things
  • We can use magnets creatively
  • God gives us creative abilities to solve problems
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What fun things can we do with magnets?
  • How might magnets help us in daily life?
3Activity: Magnetic Art and Challenges (10 min)
hands-on

Students create art and solve magnetic challenges

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use a magnet under a paper to move iron filings and create designs
  2. Build a paper clip chain using only magnets
  3. Create a maze where a metal object must be guided by a magnet
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Guided design with teacher assistance

Challenge: Create complex magnetic art patterns independently

4Closing (3 min)

Share magnetic art and discuss discoveries

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite magnetic creation?
  • How did magnets help you make something interesting?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for making a world full of wonder and creativity. Help us use our gifts to explore and learn.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn about simple machines!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 17:17

“A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.”

— Proverbs 17:17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a friendship chain using paper clips connected by magnets

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children explored magnetic properties through creative projects

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage exploration and creativity
  • Help children understand magnetic attraction safely
  • Ask open-ended questions about their discoveries
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might find precise magnet control challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Curiosity, problem-solving, and creative use of magnets

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Make a magnetic fishing game
  • Create a magnetic puzzle
  • Explore magnetism in nature documentaries

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