More Magnets!

We have continued exploring magnets in Science. We tested objects to see if they are magnetic or non-magnetic. We learned that magnetic materials are made out of cobalt, iron, or nickel. 

We also tested the strength of the magnetic force by measuring the distance objects needed to be from the magnet to attract. We used our rulers to measure the distance in millimetres (mm). 

  

Today, Ms Elder gave us the challenge of trying to make a paper clip float. We used magnetic force to make it work!

Then, we tested the strength of magnetic force by putting objects in between the paper clip and the magnet. We first predicted whether the paper clip would "fall" or "float" and then we tested!

We will be having a Quiz on magnets on Thursday, May 21. There are videos we can watch and games we can play on Google Classroom under "Science" if we want to practice at home.

"Everything is possible except a big thick book between the magnet and the paperclip." ~ HC

"It was really fun experimenting to try to make the paperclip float with Oscar." ~ Jackson

"When we were testing, I thought it was crazy that you could put your hand through and it would still float." ~ Effie

"If you put a piece of thread and taped it up, then tie the paper clip, and then get any kind of magnet, it will start floating. It's just like Science" ~ Ekagra

"If things aren't magnetic, you can put a magnetic field around it and it can stick to other magnetic things." ~ Cora

"When we started this unit, I thought we were going to be sitting and writing notes but instead, we had a lot of fun experimenting and stuff." ~ EF

"I really liked experimenting because it's trial and error and when you fail, you can try it again. When you get it, it's so rewarding!" ~ Wynn

"I like how there's so many different ways to make your paperclip float. I like experimenting." ~ Gillian

"I thought it was bizarre how strong the magnets are." ~ Oliver

"When me and my partner were putting the paperclip in the cup, and then we were moving the cardboard, the magnet was spinning." ~ Fatima

"You get the thing you want to go through, then put the magnet on top, and then take the paperclips out so you don't have to shove it through." ~ Davyd

"Some magnets are really weak while some are really strong." ~ Viaan