K1L17 Magnet Marvels

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Grade: K2

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Learning Objectives

- Predict which items are magnetic

- Sort objects into magnetic and non-magnetic groups

- Use basic sentences about magnets

Materials Needed:

- Various types of magnets (bar, circular, magnetic wands)

- Clear plastic containers for water experiments (4)

- Metal items safe for water (paper clips, metal washers)

- Paper for predictions

- Magnetic scavenger hunt items:

• Metal paper clips

• Metal spoons

• Metal bottle caps

• Small metal toys

- Labels for sorting

- Clear plastic sheets or paper

Lesson Procedure

3 mins - Welcome Time

• Sing "Hello Song"

• Show various magnets: "These are different magnets"

5 mins - Discovery Chat

• Demonstrate magnetic force through paper

• Ask: "Can magnets work through paper?"

• Vocabulary: magnetic, non-magnetic, attract

12 mins - Hands-On Challenge 1: Magnetic Hunt

• Hide magnetic items around classroom

• Children use magnets to find items

• Ask: "Is it magnetic? Yes or no?"

12 mins - Hands-On Challenge 2: Magnetic Water Investigation

• Set up water bins with magnetic items

• Use magnetic wands to:

- "Fish" items from water

- Test if magnets work through water

- Compare wet vs dry magnetic items

• Discussion: "Does water stop magnets?"

10 mins - Hands-On Challenge 3: Strong or Weak

• Test magnet strength with paper clips chain

• Count how many clips stick together

• Compare: "This magnet is stronger!"

3 mins - Wrap-Up

• Review what we learned

• Sing "Goodbye Song"

Reference

For better understanding of forest animal homes and to enrich your teaching preparation, please watch these reference videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXCeuSiTOug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s236Q1nuWXg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzFIie7nBIw

Important:
• These videos are for teacher reference only and should not be shown directly to students
• Instead, extract key concepts and adapt them to K1 level using:

Simple vocabulary
Clear, brief explanations
Age-appropriate examples
• Use the provided lesson PowerPoint images to support your teaching
• Focus on interactive demonstration and hands-on activities rather than passive viewing
• Keep explanations concrete and relatable to young learners' experiences

PowerPoint Presentation

Slide 1: Title

Title (font size 60): "Magnetic Magic: Level 2!"
Visuals:

Mr. Magnet character with different types of magnets
Teacher Talk: "Welcome back, friends! Today we're going to learn more about magnets!"

Slide 2: Magnet Family

Title (font size 48): "Meet the Magnet Family!"
Content text (font size 36): Labels for each type
Visuals:

Bar magnet
Round magnet
Magnetic wand
Horseshoe magnet
Teacher Talk:
"Look at all these different magnets!"
"They are all part of the magnet family!"
"Let's count them together!"

Slide 3: Magic Through Paper

Title (font size 48): "Can Magnets Work Through Paper?"
Content text (font size 36): "Let's try!"
Visuals:

Paper with paper clip
Magnet above paper
Magnet below paper
Teacher Talk:
"Here's a paper clip under the paper"
"Can our magnet still catch it?"
"Let's make a guess!"
"Now let's try!"

Slide 4: Magnetic or Not?

Title (font size 48): "Magnetic or Not?"
Content text (font size 36):

"Magnetic ✓"
"Not Magnetic ✗"
Visuals:
Pictures of:
• Metal spoon
• Plastic cup
• Paper clip
• Wooden block
Teacher Talk:
"Look at these things"
"Which ones will stick to our magnet?"
"Let's say: This is magnetic! / This is not magnetic!"

Slide 5: Magnet Hunt Time!

Title (font size 48): "Time for a Magnet Hunt!"
Content text (font size 36): "Find these items:"
Visuals:

Pictures of hidden items:
• Metal paper clips
• Metal spoons
• Metal bottle caps
Teacher Talk:
"We're going on a magnet hunt!"
"Use your magnet to find these things"
"When you find something, say: I found it!"

Slide 6: Magic Water Test

Title (font size 48): "Magnets in Water"
Content text (font size 36): "Do magnets work in water?"
Visuals:

Clear container with water
Paper clips in water
Magnet outside container
Teacher Talk:
"Look at the paper clips in the water"
"Can our magnet catch them?"
"Let's make a guess first"
"Now let's try!"

Slide 7: Strong or Weak?

Title (font size 48): "Strong or Weak?"
Content text (font size 36):

"Strong magnet = Many clips"
"Weak magnet = Few clips"
Visuals:
Picture of paper clip chain
Different magnets with different strength
Teacher Talk:
"Some magnets are very strong"
"Some magnets are a little weak"
"Let's test our magnets"
"Count how many clips stick together!"

Slide 8: Magnet Problems

Title (font size 48): "Can You Solve These?"
Content text (font size 36): Simple challenges
Visuals:

Problem 1: Paper clip under book
Problem 2: Two magnets not sticking
Problem 3: Items mixed together
Teacher Talk:
"Here are some magnet problems"
"How can we get the paper clip?"
"Why aren't these magnets sticking?"
"How can we separate these things?"

Slide 9: Today's Discoveries

Title (font size 48): "What Did We Learn?"
Content text (font size 36):

"Magnets work through paper"
"Magnets work in water"
"Some magnets are strong"
Visuals:
Pictures showing key learnings
Teacher Talk:
"Let's remember what we learned"
"Can magnets work through paper? Yes!"
"Can magnets work in water? Yes!"
"Are all magnets the same? No!"

Slide 10: Well Done!

Title (font size 48): "Great Scientists!"
Visuals: