Be sure to include aluminum cans-usually soda cans are made of aluminum. Ask students if they can tell you something about their findings. Bring the magnets outside and see if there are objects outside that are attracted to magnets. Playground equipment might be exciting. Have 5 items on the table.
Children love to explore with various objects.
In this activity the children will observe the magnetic fields pass through objects. They will be surprised at the strength of their magnets. This is another hands-on activity using magnets that the students will enjoy. They will also discover other ways of using magnets. 2. demonstrate an understanding through exploration that magnets have a force that can move magnetic objects.