Monday, September 27, 2010

Hidden Magnets

As a culminating activity for our study of magnets, we played a fun "hide and seek" game in class. Teams of students worked together to "hide" a magnet inside a small box (taping it to one of its sides).  The other members of the team used magnet detectors to try and find the magnets.  Students used iron filings, compasses, and objects from their mystery bags to try and find the hidden magnets.  The students were fascinated by the magnet's effect on a compass, and they loved watching the iron filings reaction when they were brought in the magnet's field.  Here are some pictures of our scientists at work...

4 comments:

Leila said...

I don't remember that.

Leila said...

Oh now I do!!

Mr. Brown said...

Leila, I think I see you in the background of picture #10!

Leila :) said...

i think see my backpack in the picture with catherine and ricky