Standards:
2.P.3B.1 Conduct structured investigations to answer questions about how the poles of magnets attract and repel each other.
2.P.3B.2 Analyze and interpret data from observations to compare the effects of magnets on various materials.
Introduction
What are some way that you use magnets in your house? How are magnets helpful to you?
In this WebQuest you will learn more about:
- Magnets
- Poles
- Magnetic Field
- Iron
- how magnets are used everyday
Task
At the end of this assignment, you will have a better understanding of magnets, poles, magnetic fields, iron, and how magnets are used every day. To show what you have learned during this assignment, you will answer all questions in complete sentences and write a summary paragraph.
Process
Answer all questions in complete sentences.
1. Click the link below and read the first paragraph about magnets. After you have read the paragraph answer the following questions.http://www.kidsgen.com/school_projects/magnets.htm
- Do magnets only come in one shape?
- What type of objects do magnets attract?
2.What the entire video and answer the following question.
- Do opposites always attract?
- Do like ends always repel?
3. Click the link below and read the article about a magnetic field. After you have read the article answer the following questions. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/magnetic-forces-and-magnetic-fields/magnetic-field-current-carrying-wire/a/what-are-magnetic-fields
- What is another term that also means magnetic field?
- Do magnetic fields ever start or stop?
- What causes the strength of a magnetic field to increase?
4. Click the link and use the information about iron to answer the following questions. http://www.ducksters.com/science/chemistry/iron.php
- What is symbol for iron?
- What is the atomic number for iron?
- When was iron first used?
5. Click the link, read the paragraph called "Why Does a Magnet Attract Iron?" and answer the following question. http://sciencing.com/why-does-magnet-attract-iron-4572511.html
- Why do magnets attract iron?
6. Click the link, read the article, and answer the questions below. http://www.tutorvista.com/physics/10-uses-of-magnets
- How are magnets used in a refrigerator?
- Are magnets used in certain electronic devices? If so, list one.
Evaluation
Be sure to complete each task because every portion is worth 25 points.
Rubric
- Completed on time ______25pts
- Complete Sentences ______25pts
- All 12 questions are answered correctly and appropriately. _____25pts
- Final summary paragraph has a minimum of 5 sentences. _____25pts
Conclusion
Now that you have completed all of the questions put all of your answers together and create a summary paragraph that includes these things:
- What you learned.
- What you still want to learn.
- Three interesting facts you learned during this assignment.
Credits
All of the websites that I used for this WebQuest are listed below.
http://www.kidsgen.com/school_projects/magnets.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/science/chemistry/iron.php
http://sciencing.com/why-does-magnet-attract-iron-4572511.html
http://www.tutorvista.com/physics/10-uses-of-magnets