1st Grade - May the Force be with You
Driving Question: How can we investigate and solve simple problems using magnets? S1P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to demonstrate the effects of magnets on other magnets and other objects.
a. Construct an explanation of how magnets are used in everyday life. b. Plan and carry out an investigation to demonstrate how magnets attract and repel each other and the effect of magnets on common objects. |
Project Summary: Students will explore magnets through a variety of books, discussions, and hands-on experiments. Groups of students will work together to carry out and record magnet investigations. They will go on a “Magnet Mission” in order to help solve simple problems using magnets. They will review the problem and collaborate to think of an idea to solve the problem.
Inquiry
Exploring with magnets around the room.
Magnet Collage using PicKids