March 20, 2013

Magnetic Attraction

Here is an entry that has been sitting lost in space...sorry, it is a bit old!

The children explored the use of magnets in February. First they tested items in the basket to see if the items were attracted to or not attracted to a magnet. In an effort to share their learning, some students were happy to draw a picture of their discovery and even went so far as to label their objects before placing it under the right heading.

Kid drawing and spelling (paper clip, metal pieces)
Our bin of goodies
 
Kid drawing and spelling (marble, mitten, marble)
 
I wish I could have captured some of their expressions when a paper clip "jumped" out of their hand onto the magnetic wand or when they moved the wand close enough to the paper clip between their thumb and finger to move it slowly from a vertical to horizontal position! It was priceless!

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