Recognize magnetic interactions
Recognize magnetic interactions using supplied evidence and a solved model.
About 18 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 1Magnets and Noncontact Forces
Distinguish attraction, repulsion and evidence from supplied models.
Before you begin
- Read or listen to supplied scientific descriptions and follow a labeled diagram.
- Use addition, subtraction and the stated measurement units.
Choose by skill rather than age alone. Read with an adult when useful, revisit a lesson, or explore another grade.
Follow the lesson sequence
Use pole labels
Use pole labels using supplied evidence and a solved model.
About 18 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 2Compare supplied magnetic tests
Compare supplied magnetic tests using supplied evidence and a solved model.
About 18 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 3Design a magnetic paper model
Design a magnetic paper model using supplied evidence and a solved model.
About 18 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 4Review and transfer
After the lessons, try 4 new review cases and a practical task. Each answer has an explanation and a link back to the related lesson.
Open the unit reviewGuest answers are temporary. Keep your own paper or document; this unit does not certify completion or record a school grade.
Topic references
- NGSS topic reference: topic reference — Magnets and Noncontact Forces; original supplementary instruction, not a certified alignment claim.
These references informed the topic selection. They do not certify complete standards alignment.