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Unit Concept:
In this physical science unit, children explore the properties of magnets and apply these properties during various activities.

Lessons:
1. What a Mess!: Opposite sides (poles) of a magnet attract and similar sides repel.

2. Moving on Up!: Children will be able to classify magnets as objects that vary in strength.

3. Which One?: Children will be able to classify materials as magnetic or nonmagnetic.

4. Unsinkable Shapes: Children will understand that magnetic force can work without directly touching the magnetic object.

The research reported here was supported by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, through Grant R305K060036 to the Miami Science Museum. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of the U.S. Department of Education.
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