Magnets

Introduction

This week you have learned a lot about magnets and their uses. You even conducted an experiment where you tested what objects were magnetic, and which ones were not.

Now it's time for you to take all the knowledge you have learned about magnets, and share it with others! Your assignment is to create a flyer about magnets and how they work

Task

For this assignment you will create a flyer about magnets!

In this flyer, you need to include at least the following information, you may add more if you want to.

What are magnets?

Name three objects that are magnetic.

What are poles?

What does it mean when objects repel?

What does it mean when objects attract?

Have fun and be creative! Please use Microsoft Word for this project.

Process

Please follow these instructions to complete this assignment.

1. You will get into partners or groups of three.

2. Assign information for each student to be responsible for, and then start your research!

3. Fill out your entire graphic organizer! This will help you decide what information is important and will help you keep it organized.

4. Use Microsoft Word to create your flyer.

5. Make sure the names of everyone in your group are on your flyer somewhere, and then print your flyer!

6. If you finish early, you can go here http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/games/magnets/  and play games about magnets!

Resources:

Use these resources for your research, if the link doesn't work, copy and paste it into your address bar or into Google.

1. Facts about Magnets

http://www.suzy.co.nz/SuzysWorld/Factpage.asp?FactSheet=45 

2. Magnet Man

http://www.coolmagnetman.com/magindex.htm

3. Magnetic Pick Up

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/activities/funscience/magnet/

4. Science Kids

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/magnets.html 

5. Magnet Facts

https://kidskonnect.com/science/magnets/

6. Facts about Magnetism

http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-magnetism/

7. Physics for Kids

http://www.physics4kids.com/files/elec_magnets.html

8. Science with Kids

http://sciencewithkids.com/science-facts/facts-about-magnets.html

Evaluation

Reset 0	Developing 1	Accomplished 2	Exemplary 3	Score
Definition of magnetism	No definition of magnetism was included.	Definition of magnetism was included and copied directly from another source.	Definition of magnetism was included in the student's own words.	Definition of magnetism was included in the student's own words and the source was cited.
Number of magnetic items included	No magnetic items were listed.	One magnetic item was listed.	Two magnetic items were listed.	Three magnetic items were listed and the source was cited.
Number of sentences written	No complete sentences were written.	Two sentences were written.	Four sentences were written.	Six or more sentences were written.
Grammar and spelling	Five or more grammar or spelling errors included.	Four or less grammar or spelling errors included.	Two or less grammar or spelling errors included.	No grammar or spelling errors included.
Number of photos	No photos or clip art were included.	One photo or clip art was used.	Two photos or clip art pictures were used.	Three or more photos or clip art were used and the sources were cited.
Accurate information about attraction and repellency of the poles	No information about attraction and repellency were included.	Unclear or inaccurateinformation about attraction and repellency of the poles was included.	Accurate information about attraction and repellency of the poles was included.	Accurate information about attraction and repellency of the poles was included and the sources were cited.

The rubric above is how you and your group will be given a grade for this assignment! You will be graded as a group, and everyone will get the same grade, so make sure everyone works hard and does their best! Remember to cite all the resources that you use!

Conclusion

When you are finished with this project you will be able to teach the class about magnetism! You will be able to explain how magnets work, define terms about magnets such as attract, repel, and poles, and give examples of magnetic objects. Do your best, work fairly with your teammates, and be creative!

Once you're finished, think about ways you can use the information you've learned in the future; How can magnets be useful? Can you think of ways to use them in your daily life?

Credits

Idea based on variables of other webquests found on Pinterest.

Other resources include:

1. All About Magnets

http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/WAKI-ViewArticle.aspx?pin=wak-026005&article_id=529&chapter_id=12&chapter_title=Science&article_title=All_About_Magnets

2. BrainPop Educators

http://www.brainpop.com/educators/community/bp-jr-topic/magnets/

3. Magnets Theme

http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Magnets/

4. Teachers Net

http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/1.html

Teacher Page

If you need a refresher on how to use Microsoft Word, follow this link:

http://kidscomputerlessons.blogspot.com/2012/01/2nd-grade-introduction-…

Here is the graphic organizer you need to complete first!

MagnetGraphicOrganizer.doc