Summary
Dr. Binocs explains magnetic poles and how magnets can pull or push other objects without touching them. Good for a forces lesson.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What are the two poles of a magnet?
- Do like poles attract or repel each other?
- Name one object a magnet would stick to.
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: magnet, pole, attract, repel.
Try it: Predict three classroom objects a magnet will attract, then check your guesses.