Principled Planning for Content and Language Learning

Basic Unit Plan

Curriculum Area: Science
Topic: Magnets 		Level: 3
Year: 5/6
Duration: 2 wks

Achievement Objectives

Making Sense of the Physical World

Students will:
  • investigate and describe their ideas about magnetism;
  • explore how a compass works;
  • investigate and describe how magnets are used in the home.

Resources

Magnets, paper clips, thread, paper, iron nails, scissors, pins, compass.

Scientific Skills and Attitudes

Students carry out scientific investigations and report on their findings.

Learning Experiences

  • Make a paper clip chain using a magnet
  • Make a nail magnet
  • Discuss the poles on a magnet
  • Investigate magnetic fields
  • Investigate how a compass works
  • Discuss where magnets are used in the home

Assessment

Evaluation

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