We have been investigating magnets this week in science! On Tuesday we worked with partners to investigate what objects a magnet would attract and what objects a magnet would not attract. After exploring with magnets and several objects, we discovered that magnets attract objects that are metal. The first graders then recorded their learning in their science journals. It is important for us to write our learning in our science journals so that we can share our learning with others. Good scientists don't keep their learning to themselves! :)
The first graders have really enjoyed working with magnets! Please read our learning targets in science to better understand what is happening in our classroom:
*I can observe how magnets interact with different objects
*I can identify objects that a magnet attracts and does not attract
(We discovered that metal objects were attracted to the magnet, while objects that were not made out of metal were not attracted to the magnet)
*I can create questions about magnets and investigate to answer my question
(Today we asked the question, "Can a magnet attract metal in water?" We discovered that yes, even in water, a magnet can still attract metal objects!)
*I can observe that magnets have poles that act differently when placed together
*I can observe how magnets can be used to push or pull other magnetic objects
In addition to our learning targets, students are introduced to a variety of academic vocabulary throughout our learning in first grade. We have learned many new terms this week and we use them often as we explain our discoveries in science. Below you will find our academic vocabulary words with definitions. These words are placed on our academic vocabulary wall at school. Please encourage these academic terms at home as well!
*Attract- to pull toward something
*Pole- the strongest part of the magnet
*Pull- a force or effort that moves something toward the force
*Push- a force or effort that moves something away from the force
*Repel- to push something away
Below you will find first graders exploring magnets for the first time in our classroom!
The first graders have really enjoyed working with magnets! Please read our learning targets in science to better understand what is happening in our classroom:
*I can observe how magnets interact with different objects
*I can identify objects that a magnet attracts and does not attract
(We discovered that metal objects were attracted to the magnet, while objects that were not made out of metal were not attracted to the magnet)
*I can create questions about magnets and investigate to answer my question
(Today we asked the question, "Can a magnet attract metal in water?" We discovered that yes, even in water, a magnet can still attract metal objects!)
*I can observe that magnets have poles that act differently when placed together
*I can observe how magnets can be used to push or pull other magnetic objects
In addition to our learning targets, students are introduced to a variety of academic vocabulary throughout our learning in first grade. We have learned many new terms this week and we use them often as we explain our discoveries in science. Below you will find our academic vocabulary words with definitions. These words are placed on our academic vocabulary wall at school. Please encourage these academic terms at home as well!
*Attract- to pull toward something
*Pole- the strongest part of the magnet
*Pull- a force or effort that moves something toward the force
*Push- a force or effort that moves something away from the force
*Repel- to push something away
Below you will find first graders exploring magnets for the first time in our classroom!
We had so much fun investigating magnets! Are you interested in a learning extension you can do at home? Find a magnet, walk around your home, and find what objects it can attract!