Miss Musselman

INTRODUCTION TO MIGHTY MAGNETS

Magnets have an invisible force that pulls things toward them or pushes things away

Magnets are made of metals containing:-Iron-Cobalt-Nickel-Steel

In order for a magnet to become magnetized the metal must be exposed to a magnetic field

When a metal is exposed to a magnetic field the metal’s molecules rearrange

WHAT IS A MAGNET?!

Do magnets have a specific shape?No!Magnets come in all diff erent shapes and sizes

They can be…-long-flat-curved-big-small-thick-thin

SHAPE?

Some magnets can be found in the natural environment

Natural magnets are found in some rocks which contain iron

Magnetic materials, like iron bits, can be found in sand and other types of soil

MAGNETS IN NATURE?

Can you make a magnet?!What do you think?Turn to a classmate and discuss what you think and

why

CREATE MAGNET?

The answer is… Yes! It is possible to magnetize an iron or steel object by

stroking it with a magnet. The item being magnetized MUST contain iron or steel

CAN YOU CREATE A MAGNET?

THAT’S ALL FOR NOW FOLKS