Mastering Magnetism
In this unit, students will learn about different types of magnets, different uses for them, and the concept of magnetic poles.

Magnetism
At the kindergarten level the children should gather information about magnetism through observation and experimentation of magnets at work.

Amazing Magnets
The overall goal of this unit is to provide students with hands on experiences, while learning about magnets. This unit shows you how to engage students in experiments which explore magnet force and compass use. Using constructive techniques, this course of study focuses on asking thoughtful, open-ended questions which, in turn, encourage students to ask questions of each other. This unit contains 11 lessons.

Exploring Ring Magnets
Students will learn like poles of magnets repel each other while opposite poles attract. The repelling force is stronger than the force of gravity for the ring magnets.

Learning About Magnets
This lesson provides an introduction to magnets and their properties. Students will learn how to locate poles on various kinds of magnets. Students will also observe how like poles repel and unlike poles attract each other. In addition, students will become familiar with natural magnets and the different materials a magnet can attract.

Mickey’s Magnets
In this lesson students will study magnetism and its properties, including forces.

Magnets

Students will discover how magnets work, demonstrate magnetic lines of force, and find materials that can be attracted to magnets.

Science Online A must see! Great site for links to Blueprint Skills, Lesson Plans, Topical Sites, Interactive Websites for Students and Worksheets

Magnet Fun This site has two quick and easy experiments with magnets for elementary school teachers of science.

Magnets This site offers lots of interesting activities with magnets.

Quia: Magnets Pop-up This site offers an interactive quiz about the properties of magnets. This could be used for enrichment or whole group.
 

Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs):
(E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) 

(E/B, D, E): Experiment with a magnet and group small objects into two groups (sticks to magnet/doesn't stick to magnet). Using a T-Chart with these headings, have the students tape the items to each list (E): and add labels.
(E/B): Students will use magnets to push toy cars across their desks. They will then draw a picture to show what they have observed; (D, E): ...and will be given magnets of various strengths to push cars across the table, then chart which magnets exerted more force.
(E/B): Students attach two balloons to string and suspend them upside down. They will then choose several materials (wool, fur, hair, etc.) to rub against each balloon and record through pictures what happens; (D): ...and will chart which materials attract and repel; (E): ...and will infer why certain materials cause a specific reaction.

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