Unit 5.5 Magnetic Materials

Scarlett classifies 5 objects according to whether they are made from magnetic or non magnetic material.

Which object is in the wrong group?

• Steel Paperclip

• Plastic Toy

• Silver Spoon

• Copper Coin

This paperclip is made from steel. Steel is a magnetic material.

Select the other object that is made from a magnetic material.

• An aluminum can

• An iron nail

• A glass jar

Emma wants to find out if her badge is made from a magnetic material. She brings a magnet close to the badge.

Fill in the blank. If the badge is made from a magnetic material, it will _______________.

• be repelled by the magnet

• not move

• be attracted to the magnet

Fill in the blank. In an area called Magnesia, the ancient Greeks found material that had a natural force that attracted iron. They named this force ____________.

• Electricity

• Magnetism

• Gravity

Fill in the blanks. The materials that are attracted to magnets are said to be ________________, whereas materials that are not attracted to magnets are said to be _____________.

• nonmagnetic, magnetic

• nonmagnetic, metallic

• magnetic, nonmagnetic

What will happen when Matthew puts a magnet close to an aluminum can?

Fill in the blank. The can will _____________ the magnet.

• not be attracted to

• move away from

• be attracted to