Standard III

Standard: Students will understand that magnetism can be observed when there is an interaction between the magnetic fields of magnets or between a magnet and material made of iron.

Objective 1: Investigate and compare the behavior of magnetism using magnets.
Objective 2: Describe how the magnetic field of Earth and a magnet are similar.

Student Literacy - PDF

...

Strategies - PDF

TRB 5:3 - Activity 1 - Push and Pull Magnets

TRB 5:3 - Activity 2 - Experimenting with Magnets

TRB 5:3 - Activity 3 - Fun with Electromagnets

TRB 5:3 - Activity 4 - Electricity and Magnets

TRB 5:3 - Activity 5 - Discovering Magnetic Fields

TRB 5:3 - Activity 6 - Making a Magnet / Compass

TRB 5:3 - Activity 7 - Finding Magnetic Fields of Earth

Assessment - PDF, Web

Test Item Pool Service - Teacher Edition

Science Benchmark

Earth and some Earth materials have magnetic properties. Without touching them, a magnet attracts things made of iron and either pushes or pulls on other magnets.