Grade 2 Science Unit 2 Formative Assessment

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron, and has a north and south pole.

Front

What happens when you bring two magnets close together?

Back

They can either attract (pull together) or repel (push apart) depending on their poles.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What does it mean when magnets attract?

Back

It means they pull towards each other.

Front

What does it mean when magnets repel?

Back

It means they push away from each other.

Front

Can all metals be attracted to magnets?

Back

No, not all metals are attracted to magnets. For example, plastic and aluminum are not attracted.

Front

What materials are commonly attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron, nickel, and cobalt are commonly attracted to magnets.

Front

What is an example of a magnet in everyday life?

Back

Refrigerator magnets are a common example.

Front

What happens when a north pole and a south pole of two magnets are brought together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What happens when two south poles of magnets are brought together?

Back

They repel each other.