Magnetic or Not?

Subject: Physics | Grade: 2 | Time: 15-20 minutes

Help children explore which materials are attracted to magnets by testing different household objects.

What you need

A small fridge magnet
Paper clips
Coins
A plastic spoon
A rubber band
A pencil
A steel spoon
A wooden stick

How it works

Magnets attract objects made of iron, nickel, or cobalt. Paper clips and steel spoons are usually magnetic, while plastic, wood, and rubber are not. This experiment introduces the concept of magnetic materials.

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