The students will: manipulate magnets to conduct investigations manipulate magnets to extract food-grade iron filings manipulate magnetic and nonmagnetic materials write responses to their observations recognize that magnets play an important role in our everyday lives participate in group experiences communicate with peers and develop bonds with others brainstorm ways in which magnets are used in their everyday lives express ideas, opinions, and results Materials: Each student: foods containing natural iron (such as green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, shellfish, legumes, seeds, nuts, ...) iron-fortified foods (such as Farina cereal Venn diagram labeled: Natural Iron and Iron-fortified foods Each group: small bowls filled with three tablespoons of Farina cereal very strong magnet (rumen or segmented cow) ziploc baggies magnifying glasses (2) white paper Helpful Hints: Place magnets inside baggies prior to the experiment.
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with three tablespoons of Farina cereal