Magnetic Movements and Observations

Which of the following objects can a magnet move without touching it?

• A wooden block

• A paperclip

• A rubber ball

• A plastic spoon

Which is TRUE about magnets?

• Magnets do not move objects.

• Magnets do not have to touch an object to attract it.

• A magnet must touch an object to attract it.

• Magnets are attracted to wood.

What happens when you put a plastic button near a magnet?

• The magnet repels the button.

• The button does not move.

• The magnet attracts the button.

• The button spins in a circle.

Which of these is a tool you might use to observe the natural world?

• A hand lens

• A hammer

• A paintbrush

• A calculator

What happens when you bring a magnet close to a metal object?

• The object disappears

• The object moves towards the magnet

• The object changes color

• The object makes a sound

What is happening?

• The magnet is repeling the nails.

• The magnet is attracting the nails.

• The magnet is using magic.

• The nails are floating.

Are you paying attention?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I fell asleep

What does it mean to REPEL?

• To pull together

• To push away

• to bounce

• to reflect

What are these lines?

• An invisible magnetic force.

• Real lines

• Repeling

• Magic

What can a magnet move?

• Nothing

• Paper

• Steel rings

• Feathers