Talk to the kids about why the nail now picks up the clips. See if any of the students can explain why the nail is now magnetic. Have them try it, if possible. Demonstrate the ability to follow directions and work cooperatively in groups. Magnet kit to be used to form 7 learning centers.
Washer magnets on a pencil.
Have all the kids on the rug. Hand out sheets and let kids go to it. Walk around to encourage and help. Leave each learning center as you found it. Take the small gray magnet and try to pick up all the nuts in a line.