Magnets & Motors
Lesson 2
What Can Magnets Do?
Students learn several uses for magnets.
3. Lesson set up and Management
Planning and Conducting Investigations: Plan, conduct, and evaluate scientific investigations, using appropriate equipment, mathematics, and safety procedures (IN02.2.1.2).
Magnets attract and repel each other.
3. Lesson set up and Management
Materials:
This is a good time to set-up a materials management program. One way to do this is by using numbered plastic baggies containing all the materials needed for each lesson. Be sure to arrange the materials before you teach the lesson, otherwise too much time will be spent setting up and collecting materials.
Student Management:
Keeping student groups at their tables during this time is a good idea; otherwise materials can be lost and misused. Using the numbered baggies is a very good way to keep track of materials. There are lots of fun things in this unit and students may want to walk off with them. Because the baggies are clear, it is easy to see at a glance if all the materials are there.
Sound Discrimination:
Never allow students to put magnets near computers or calculators.
Writing Support:
There is enough time in this lesson to spend the last ten minutes teaching students how to write reflections. Stress the importance of daily reflection writing and telling why and how they came to their conclusions.
Reading Support:
See the Student Activity Book for Lesson 2.