A Study of Forces: Magnetism

Teacher exemplar

Name: Miss Serba

Date: February 26, 2013

1. What is magnetism? Magnetism is a force that attracts certain types of metals. A magnetic field can work through varying distances. Also, if the north and south poles on different magnets face each other, the magnetic fields will pull the magnets together. However, if either the north and north poles of two magnets are facing each other or both of the south poles are facing each other, the magnetic field will repel the magnets.

2. What do magnetic objects have in common? Magnetic objects are different types of metals. For Example, iron, nickel, and cobalt. Some magnetic items include, nails, paperclips, a metal toy train, and a tin can are all magnetic objects. Most of these objects are a shade of silver and are shiny.

3. What do nonmagnetic objects have in common? Nonmagnetic objects can include anything but some metals. For example, a teddy bear, bird seed, pillows, paper, and a wooden block are all nonmagnetic objects. Nonmagnetic objects are sometimes fuzzy. Also, some nonmagnetic objects are made of fabric, are food items, and are made from trees.Body text goes here.