Testing Magnet Strength

Which magnet will hold the most paperclips?

We learned that the bar magnet was the strongest because it picked up the most paper clips.  We also learned that just because a magnet is bigger in size, it does not mean it is stronger.

Horseshoe Magnet:

Small Horseshoe Magnet:

 

 Bar Magnet:

 

 

Dance-a-thon

Showing off our best moves!

 



Magnet Hunt

Students explored the classroom to see what the magnet would stick to.

The door:

Chair and table legs:

 

 The file cabinet:

 

The plug:





Magnets

The students discovered what materials will stick to a magnet (certain types of metals) and what materials do not stick to a magnet (wood, plastic).

 

 

3D Solids

We sorted everyday objects by 3D solids (cube, cone, cylinder, prism, sphere)

Story Response

We visited the website www.storylineonline.com and viewed/listened to the story

"Me and My Cat?"

After hearing the story, we discussed what animal we would be if we could change places for a day and what we would do:

 



Happy St. Patrick's Day

Green water with shamrocks:

Shamrock number-dot puzzle match:

Making shamrocks:

Stamping with peppers to make shamrocks: