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Lesson 71 of 84 · Forces
ExperimentWhat Can a Magnet Pick Up? (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
A magnet has two ends. One end attracts and the other end pushes away!
Key Words
- stop
- start
Materials Needed
- spring scale
- stopwatch
- pencils
- toy cars
- ramps
Safety First
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
- Wash hands after handling materials.
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: A magnet has two ends. One end attracts and the other end pushes away!
Step 2 — Do
Gather the materials with a grown-up's help.
Step 3 — Observe
Look closely! What do you see?
Step 4 — Record
Draw a picture of what you learned today.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Can a magnet pick up a penny?