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    Achievement Objectives

    Science Strand: Physical world

    Physical inquiry and physics concepts

    Identify and describe the patterns associated with physical phenomena found in simple everyday situations involving movement, forces, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, waves, and heat. For example, identify and describe energy changes and conservation of energy, simple electrical circuits, and the effect of contact and non-contact on the motion of objects.

    Learning Intentions:

    We are 

    • Investigating the phenomenon of magnetism and using electricity to create magnets
    Success Criteria:  I can/have...
    • define or explain magnetism and magnetic field
    • create an artificial magnet using electricity

    Activities:

    See web links below.

    Complete investigations as directed by Mr. Morris

    1. Teacher led discussion
    2. Complete reading task from the websites given

    Homework

    Complete tasks assigned on Education Perfect each week.

    Topic Related Weblinks

    http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/magnetssprings.html
    https://www.ducksters.com/science/magnetism.php