Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the principles of magnetism and demonstrate the ability to glue magnets onto plastic spiders.
Materials and Prep
- Plastic spiders
- Magnets
- Glue
No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.
Activities
- Begin by discussing the concept of magnetism and how magnets attract certain materials.
- Show the student the plastic spiders and explain that they will be gluing magnets onto them to create magnetized spiders.
- Provide the student with magnets and glue, and guide them through the process of attaching the magnets onto the spiders.
- Encourage the student to experiment with different placements and orientations of the magnets on the spiders.
- Once the spiders are magnetized, have the student test their magnetic properties by using another magnet to attract or repel the spider.
- Discuss the results with the student, emphasizing the principles of magnetism and how they apply to the magnetized spiders.
Seventh Grade Talking Points
- "Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials."
- "Magnets have two poles, called the north pole and the south pole."
- "Like poles of magnets repel each other, while opposite poles attract each other."
- "When we glue magnets onto the plastic spiders, we are creating magnetized spiders."
- "The magnetized spiders can be attracted or repelled by other magnets, depending on their poles."
- "By experimenting with different placements and orientations of the magnets, we can observe how it affects the magnetic properties of the spiders."
- "Understanding magnetism is important because it has many practical applications in everyday life, such as in electric motors and compasses."