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Magnetic or Not?

Magnets Are Amazing

Day 162of 180
Week 33of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that not all objects are magnetic

2

Sort objects into magnetic and non-magnetic groups

3

Practice making predictions before testing

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)

Just as we test objects to see if they're magnetic, we trust God to guide our understanding in all things

📦 Materials Needed

  • Variety of household objects
  • Magnets
  • Sorting tray
  • Paper clips
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's magnet exploration and introduce sorting concept

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about magnets yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain magnetic vs. non-magnetic objects

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Some things stick to magnets, some don't
  • We'll guess first, then test
  • God helps us learn about His amazing world
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think will stick to our magnet?
  • Why do some things stick and others don't?
3Activity: Magnetic Sorting Adventure (6 min)
hands-on

Children predict and test objects' magnetic properties

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each object
  2. Guess if it will stick to the magnet
  3. Test your guess
  4. Sort into magnetic and non-magnetic groups
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Reduce number of objects, help with sorting

Challenge: Time the sorting, create a magnetic/non-magnetic chart

4Closing (3 min)

Review sorting results and celebrate discoveries

📝 Review Questions:
  • What surprised you today?
  • What was your favorite object to test?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how magnets can push and pull

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Magnetic attraction is a fundamental scientific concept for young learners

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage curiosity and exploration
  • Let child lead the testing process
  • Praise effort and scientific thinking
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if predictions are incorrect

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about testing, basic understanding of magnetic properties

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse 'Magnetic Explorers' sticker chart
  • Read BibleMouse science storybook about magnetism

Ready for Tomorrow?

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