Trivia
What is the name of the force that makes things fall on Earth?
A. Heat
B. Gravity
C. Magnetism
B. Gravity
Which of would a magnet pick up?
A. A pencil
B. A paper clip
C. A plastic water bottle
B. A paper clip
A tool that shows directions. It always points to the north pole.
Compass
The name of the scientist who found the laws of gravity.
Sir Isaac Newton
Which state was Mr. Tyler born in?
North Carolina
What shape are the planets (in outer space) because of gravity?
A. A ball (round)
B. square
C. A star
A. A ball (round)
True or False: ALL metals are magnetic.
False - only iron, nickel and cobalt are magnetic
The force that makes things fall down on Earth.
Gravity
To pull closer with a magnet.
Attract
Mrs. Myra's favourite colour is...
Red
True or False: There is no gravity on the Moon so you can float.
True
True or False: the Earth is a giant magnet
True
The planet we live on.
Earth
A force that makes things move fast or slow on different surfaces.
Friction
Which state was Mr. Jason born in?
Mississippi
What happens if two north poles face each other?
They repel (push away)
True or False: A compass always points SOUTH.
False - it's NORTH
Something that pulls metal (iron, nickel, and cobalt). Has a north and south pole.
Magnet
Think about the science experiment you did with moving the toy car with a magnet across different surfaces. When it went across the wooden desk, was the friction high or low?
Low - because it moved quickly
Does Mrs. Myra like snow?
Yes, of course it is the best weather!
What happens if a north and south pole face each other?
They attract (pull)
What do magnets pull on (stick to)?
A. Water
B. Wood
C. Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt
C. Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt
To push away with a magnet.
Repel
Think about the science experiment you did with moving the toy car with a magnet across different surfaces. When it went across the rug, was the friction high or low?
High - because it moved slowly
Tell me an example of how a magnet is helpful in life.
Examples:
Pick up metal
Hold papers
Find lost metal
Show north (compass)
Close doors (locks)
In cars
In electronics