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Magnets & Static Electricity

From Generation Genius

Magnets & Static Electricity
3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Magnets and Static Electricity can push and pull things without touching them. Learn about these in our fun science video for kids in 3rd, 4th & 5th grade!

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Magnets & Static Electricity:

  1. What did the video show about magnets & static electricity that surprised you?
  2. What is one question you still have after watching?
  3. Where have you noticed magnets & static electricity in the world around you?
  4. How could you test or observe part of this yourself?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what magnets & static electricity means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.