The Magic of Magnetism
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Physical Science Collection: Primary
- Grade Level: Primary (1-3)
- Subjects: Physical Science
- Produced By: SchoolMedia, Inc.
- Year: 1998
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 14m
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Why does a magnet stick to metal objects but not plastic? How can it pick up metal shavings but not wood chips? With the help of a magician, students learn all about magnetism. They discover what a magnet is, the properties of magnets, magnetic fields, and the types of objects that are attracted to magnets. Children learn what magnets are used for and in which simple machines they are found. DVD features include on-screen teacher's guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections: (1) Introduction (2) What is a magnet? (3) Poles (4) Atoms (5) The earth is a magnet (6) Magnets push and pull (7) Kinds of magnets and uses of magnets (8) Review.