Only certain materials can be attracted by a magnet. Those materials contain iron.
Magnetism is caused by the behavior of atoms in a magnet.
Materials Procedures Adaptations Discussion Questions Extensions Evaluation Suggested Readings Links Vocabulary Academic Standards Credit Printable version of the lesson plan in rich text format. Use our Teaching Tools to create custom worksheets, puzzles and quizzes about this topic. Back to Top 1. Review with your students what they have learned about magnetism. Encourage them to discuss their experience with magnets, including experiments they have performed.