Have the students record on their science note card the important learning of today. Magnets stick to the metal iron. Day 2 Ask the students what was the important learning from yesterday. Pass out bar magnets and paperclips to cooperative groups. Give them 5 minutes to explore using the bar magnet and the paper clips.
Some group is sure to find that the most paperclips are attracted to the ends of the magnet.
Ask them to read the research material again and find out what these ends are called. They are the poles of the magnet and the strongest attraction is at the ends or poles of the magnets. Fold 4 sheets of colored copy paper together to form a Magnetic Journal. After each student has written their title and name on the journal, ask them to create a cover for their journal by drawing pictures that will show others important new learnings, i.e., magnets stick to iron and magnets have poles. They may want to refer to the research material.