Magnetism

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Magnetism

• By
• Derek Keith

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Introduction

• This unit lesson plan will focus on magnetism and
  light. Basic understanding of both elements will
  be achieved.
• The lesson is geared towards 2nd grade students.

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State Objectives

• SC.2.4.8 demonstrate that a magnet can
  attract or repel objects
• SC.2.4.10 demonstrate that a shadow is cast when
  an object blocks light
• RLA.2.1.2 use basic elements of structural
  analysis to decode unknown words
• RLA.2.2.8 recognize and use conventions of
  punctuation in written composition
• RLA.2.2.7 use conventions of capitalization in
  written composition

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Methods, Media, and Materials

• Materials Needed
• Pen
• Pencils
• Notebook Paper
• Poster Board
• Markers
• Bar Magnet
• Metal Paper Clips
• Coins
• Several small flashlights

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Methods, Media, and Materials

• Websites Used
• http//www.col-d.org/cur/sci/sci131.txt
• http//www.iit.edu/smile/chbi9905.htm
• http//www.plymouthschools.com/Science/grade2/TOC2
  .htm
• http//www.nyelabs.com

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Lesson Plan

• Day 1 The lesson will start out with a chart
  about magnetism. We will also be going over some
  basic terminology.
• Day 2 Today we will be working in small groups
  with bar magnets. The children will be testing
  different items for magnetic force.
• Day 3 The lesson will begin with an individual
  project using the bar magnets. The rest of the
  lesson will be completed on the computer
  exploring Bill Nyes website http//www.nyelabs.co
  m

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Lesson Plan

• Day 4 Todays lesson will switch to light and
  shadow. The students will do a simple experiment
  with a flashlight
• Day 5 The last day of the lesson will be a good
  review of the weeks lessons, followed by a
  worksheet and the finishing of the chart from the
  first day of the lesson

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Required Learner Participation

• I plan on keeping the kids interested by doing
  hands-on experiments, breaking them into small
  groups to promote communication, and providing
  fun activities, such as the day of going outside
  to the playground.
• I believe these methods will keep the children
  interested and willing to learn.

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Evaluation

• The students will be evaluated on group work,
  individual assignments, homework, worksheets and
  participation.
• Each assignment is relevant to the lesson plan.
  The grades will be determined by a combination of
  written work, participation, and attentiveness

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The End

• Thank You