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Moving Magnets

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-SC1.4b
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Magnets repel one another when like poles are aligned. Provide each student with two magnetic wands or other magnets. Demonstrate how the magnets will stick together one way but not the other. Introduce the word “repel” which means to push away from and give them time to explore how magnets can push away from each other. See if they can make one magnet move another without touching it.  This can be done in small group.  

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