Students will experiment with magnets to identify magnetic properties and the differences between contact and non-contact forces.
Duration 75 - 100 min |
Setting Classroom |
Grouping 2-3 groups |
PTI Inquiry 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.7, 5.2, 5.3, 5.7, 5.8, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 |
Lesson Components | Time | Inquiry Skills | Tech. Used | Engage Level | Brief Description |
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Engage | 5-10 min | 1.3 | Computer/YouTube | 2 | Watch magnetic levitation clip from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4lW7xydn H8 and establish prior knowledge about forces |
Explore | 20 min | 2.1, 3.1, 3.7, 5.2, 5.3 | Countdown Timer | 2 | Students will use magnets to explore what is or is not magnetic and how magnetic force works |
Explain | 15-20 min | 7.1, 7.2 | none | 2 | Students will record observations, describe findings, and try to explain phenomena. |
Expand | 30-40 min | 5.7, 5.8 | none | 3 | Students will try to create their own levitation device. Students will collaborate and share with other groups to gather feedback and revise their levitation design. |
Evaluate | 5-10 min | 7.3 | none | 2 | Student activity will be collected and scored. Student will complete a 5 question exit ticket |
Level of Student Engagement | ||||
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1 | Low | Listen to lecture, observe the teacher, individual reading, teacher demonstration, teacher-centered instruction | ||
2 | Medium | Raise questions, lecture with discussion, record data, make predictions, technology interaction with assistance | ||
3 | High | Hands-on activity or inquiry; critique others, draw conclusions, make connections, problem-solve, student-centered |
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