Magnets: How do they work?

Friday, we had a scientist come in to work with us on Magnets. It was a great morning with lots of student excitement and parent involvement.

Here students test the ability of different magnets to work through different materials, like fabric, paper, foam, and wood.

Here you see students decorating their fish. At the end of the day, each student got a magnetic fishing rod made with popsicle sticks and string so they could catch their fish. 

Here students test the ability of magnets to attract and repel. The magnets on the poles bounce like yo-yos when placed +/+ instead of +/-. Students also used magnets to push or pull toy cars. 

Students are testing their magnets through board. In the background you can see the magnetic fishing pond.

At this station, students tested the magnetic attraction of different materials. 

Thanks again to those parents who came in to work with students. Making memories like this helps foster positive school experiences and engagement in learning. 

Two side notes regarding programming: 

1. The circulation computer has been fixed. I will remind you when Day 1 rolls around again in order to return books. 

2. The first Kindergarten Pizza day is coming up very soon. We need 2 parent volunteers per kinder class to make it work. If you're available on a Friday, please consider volunteering and let me know you're available as soon as possible.

Regards, 

Lisa Goegan