Children's Books
The Magic School Bus Amazing Magnetism. By Rebecca Carmi. Illus. by John Spiers. (2002). 192 p. Scholastic Paperbacks, (978-0439314329). Gr. 1-5.
This book is a chapter book so it would be best used as a read aloud to the students throughout their study of magnets. Mrs. Frizzle takes her students on yet another journey in the book, The Magic School Bus Amazing Magnetism. Mrs. Frizzle challenges another class in a science competition and the topic is magnetism. Mrs. Frizzle's class hasn't even started their study of magnets yet but she assures her class that they will have a natural attraction to the topic.
What Makes a Magnet? By Franklyn Mansfield Branley. Illus. by True Kelley. (1996). 31p. Perfection Learning, (978-0780763494). Gr. K-2.
This book describes how magnets work and includes a couple of experiments for making a magnet and a compass. In addition, the illustrations are bright, splashy watercolors that make scientific exploration look exciting and fun.
Magnets: Pulling Together, Pushing Apart. By Natalie M. Rosinsky. Illus. by Sheree Boyd. (2006). 24p. Picture Window Books, (978-1404803336). Gr. K-3.
This book will help students explore the "magic" of magnets by teaching how magnets attract and also repel. The illustrations will show students the different types of objects that can be affected by the magic of magnets.
Magnets (All Aboard Science Reader). By Anne Schreiber. Illus. by Adrian C. Sinnott. (2003). 48p. Grosset & Dunlap, (978-0448431499). Gr. 1-4.
This book explores the affects of metals and magnetism ranging from smashing atoms to high-speed trains. It is also filled with interesting facts and easy at-home magnet experiments.
Web Sites for Kids
Magnets & Springs - Interactive Game
Learn about magnets & springs as you combine the two to complete various magnetic challenges in this fun science activity for kids. Find out what objects magnets are attracted to and more. Experiment and find out how magnets and springs work.
Magnets - Interactive Game
This game will take students through a series of steps that will help them experiment and explore magnets. The student will be prompted to use different size magnets on different objects, as well as to rotate the magnet to see if the result will be any different. There are also questions throughout the activity that students can answer as well as a quiz about magnets.
Connecting Magnets - Interactive Game
This is a simple, yet fun game that will teach students how to connect magnets using the north and south poles of the magnets. When 3 magnets of the same color are connected, the large magnet will be destroyed.
Learn about magnets & springs as you combine the two to complete various magnetic challenges in this fun science activity for kids. Find out what objects magnets are attracted to and more. Experiment and find out how magnets and springs work.
Magnets - Interactive Game
This game will take students through a series of steps that will help them experiment and explore magnets. The student will be prompted to use different size magnets on different objects, as well as to rotate the magnet to see if the result will be any different. There are also questions throughout the activity that students can answer as well as a quiz about magnets.
Connecting Magnets - Interactive Game
This is a simple, yet fun game that will teach students how to connect magnets using the north and south poles of the magnets. When 3 magnets of the same color are connected, the large magnet will be destroyed.
Teacher Resources-Lessons/Activities
How Strong is Your Magnet?
This is a two part activity that first has students guess what objects are magnetic (what objects will be attracted to the magnet), and second, the students will discover how barriers (1 piece of tape, layers of tape, paper, etc.) and increased distance can vary the strength of a magnet.
Magnets and Magnetism
This lesson focuses on all the different aspects of magnets by setting up 5 different centers for the students to explore. Each center has a different focus such as different objects that are attracted by magnets, are all magnets the same strength?, is a magnet's push or pull stronger?, where can we find magnets?, and is it North or South (poles)?. Students will go through mini-experiments and then complete worksheets with their partner or small groups.
Introduction to Magnets
This activity is used as an introduction to magnets and can also be used in conjunction with the book listed above, What Makes a Magnet? by Franklyn M. Branley. Students will discover that magnets come in different shapes and sizes, as well as some magnets will attract some materials but repel, or not attract at all, other materials.
This is a two part activity that first has students guess what objects are magnetic (what objects will be attracted to the magnet), and second, the students will discover how barriers (1 piece of tape, layers of tape, paper, etc.) and increased distance can vary the strength of a magnet.
Magnets and Magnetism
This lesson focuses on all the different aspects of magnets by setting up 5 different centers for the students to explore. Each center has a different focus such as different objects that are attracted by magnets, are all magnets the same strength?, is a magnet's push or pull stronger?, where can we find magnets?, and is it North or South (poles)?. Students will go through mini-experiments and then complete worksheets with their partner or small groups.
Introduction to Magnets
This activity is used as an introduction to magnets and can also be used in conjunction with the book listed above, What Makes a Magnet? by Franklyn M. Branley. Students will discover that magnets come in different shapes and sizes, as well as some magnets will attract some materials but repel, or not attract at all, other materials.
Teacher Resources-Assessment
Magnet Millionaire
This game is based on the popular "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" game. It takes students through a series of questions about magnets, and with each correct answer the student will earn more money until hopefully, they become a millionaire.
Magnetism Quiz
This is an online quiz that assesses what students have learned during their study of magnets.
Magnets Attract!
In this coloring science worksheet, students will learn about magnets and color in the items that the magnet will attract.
Magnets & Magnetism
The worksheets on pages 6-17 can be used as an assessment when the students are exploring the different magnet centers in the above listed activity in the Teacher Resources-Lessons/Activities section (Magnets & Magnetism).
This game is based on the popular "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" game. It takes students through a series of questions about magnets, and with each correct answer the student will earn more money until hopefully, they become a millionaire.
Magnetism Quiz
This is an online quiz that assesses what students have learned during their study of magnets.
Magnets Attract!
In this coloring science worksheet, students will learn about magnets and color in the items that the magnet will attract.
Magnets & Magnetism
The worksheets on pages 6-17 can be used as an assessment when the students are exploring the different magnet centers in the above listed activity in the Teacher Resources-Lessons/Activities section (Magnets & Magnetism).