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Magnetic or Not?

Comparing Materials

Day 69of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what makes something magnetic

2

Identify which materials are attracted to magnets

3

Develop curiosity about how things work

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 27:17

“Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

— Proverbs 27:17 (WEB)

Just as magnets attract and connect, we can be drawn together in learning and friendship

📦 Materials Needed

  • Magnets (1-2 per student/family)
  • Variety of small objects (wood blocks, metal paperclips, plastic buttons, fabric scraps)
  • Sorting tray or paper plate
  • BibleMouse Science Exploration Journal
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather materials and introduce today's magnetic exploration adventure

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

Introduce magnetic properties and how magnets work

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Magnets have special powers to pull some things closer
  • Not all materials are magnetic
  • Metals like iron are often magnetic
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think might stick to a magnet?
  • Can you guess why some things move and others don't?
3Activity: Magnetic Treasure Hunt (10 min)
hands-on

Test different objects to see if they are magnetic

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out different materials on a table
  2. Take turns moving the magnet near each object
  3. Sort objects into 'Magnetic' and 'Not Magnetic' groups
  4. Draw or mark findings in BibleMouse Science Exploration Journal
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child identify and sort objects

Challenge: Predict object's magnetic properties before testing

4Closing (3 min)

Review magnetic discoveries

📝 Review Questions:
  • What objects did the magnet pull?
  • Were you surprised by anything?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how different materials help us choose the right tool for a job

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Magnetism is an invisible force that attracts certain materials

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Let child explore and make discoveries
  • Use gentle guidance, not correction
  • Celebrate curiosity and effort
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if magnet doesn't work as expected

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about discovery, careful observation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a magnetic sensory bin
  • Watch age-appropriate magnet experiment videos
  • Read BibleMouse recommended science picture books about magnets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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