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magnetic attraction, magnetic force, and positive and negative poles. With this STEM kit, children
will discover several concepts of magnetism through fun, hands-on experiments, such as using
a magnet to move a paperclip out of a glass of water, building a magnetic swing, testing the
attraction of bumper-car magnets, and more!
Activity Cards
Children will love performing the activities found on the 10 double-sided cards. Each card, based
on the scientific method, follows the same format: it begins with a real-world problem to solve,
followed by a prediction (or hypothesis), hands-on experimentation, and data collection, and
ends with children drawing a conclusion about their findings. Although each activity includes
different components of STEM/STEAM, the end of each activity offers yet another opportunity
to incorporate science, technology, engineering, math, or art. Please note that because children
at this age are emergent readers, the cards are intended to be read by an adult to direct, guide,
and prompt the child along the way. Of course, this won't stop them from testing the power of
different magnets or guiding a magnetic bug through a maze during experimentation!
Support Materials
Use the reproducible sheets found in this guide in conjunction with the activity cards. Using
these open-ended templates, children can record predictions or observations while conducting
experiments. These support materials are intentionally light on text to allow plenty of space
for children to write or draw, or for customization according to the child's learning needs. For
example, you can customize the T-chart to vary comparisons of magnets or magnetic objects. The
included sorting cards also help support and extend some magnetic concepts, and can be used
independently, or as a way to assess understanding.
Glossary
The words below are key concepts taught throughout the activities. On the activity cards, these
words are bolded the first time they appear in an activity. Children can better understand these
vocabulary-building words when they are used within the context of real, hands-on experiments.
o attract to pull or draw toward
o bar magnet a magnet that is shaped as a straight line
o horseshoe magnet a magnet in the shape of a horseshoe
o magnet an object that attracts iron, steel, and some other metals, and both attracts
and repels other magnets
o magnetic the power of a magnet to attract iron, steel, or some other metals
o magnetic field area of magnetic force around a magnet
o magnetic force the pushing or pulling effect of a magnet
o poles the north and south ends of a magnet, which have the greatest magnetic force
o repel to push away
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