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Attract
to pull something toward you or an object
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Compass
Something that contains a small magnet that points to the Earth's north pole
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Force
a pull or a push that makes something move, change shape or change direction
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Invisible
Something that you cannot see
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North Pole
the north pointing end of a magnet where the magnetic force is very strong
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Magnet
A natural or human made object that attracts things that contain iron or nickel
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South Pole
the south pointing end of a magnet where the magnetic force is very strong
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repel
When a south and south pole meet they will
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nickel and iron
A magnet will only attract materials that contain ______________ and _____________
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see how many paper clips each one can pick up
Given two magnets, how can you test which magnet is stronger?
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Magnitite
rock that is a natural magnet
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attract
when a north and south pole meet they will
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EXAMPLES WILL VARY
hold things together keep things in place to help find direction
Give 3 ways magnets are useful
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ANSWERS WILL VARY
Name 3 things magnets will NOT attract and 3 things magnets WILL attract
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use a magnet
How can you get a paper clip out of a glass of water without touching it?
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magnetize
to make a material that contains iron or nickel act like a magnet
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an invisible force is one that involves pushes or pulls when materials ARE NOT TOUCHING
What is an Invisible Force?
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Being dropped
Being stored next to others Over Time
What are 3 ways a magnet loses its strength?
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No. Some small magnets can attract more magnetic material than larger magnets
Is a big magnet always stronger than a small magnet?
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artificial: man made
natural: from nature, like magnetite
what is the difference between an artificial magnet and a natural magnet
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ANSWERS WILL VARY
Give 5 examples of a force
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Gravity, electricity, magnetism
Three Examples of invisible forces
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EXAMPLES WILL VARY
5 examples of magnets in the home
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They are shiny
They can be stretched They can be squeezed They let heat and electricity move through them
What are the 4 properties of all metals
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a compass has a magnet. A compass always points north.
How can a magnet help you find directions?
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