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Grade Level:
3
Domain: Life Science
Physical Science
(Highlight one)
STEM Scope: Electric and Magnetic Forces
Illuminate
Do
Expand
Earth and Space
Assess
# of Lessons (approximately): 5 -6 Periods (40 minutes)
Connections to Journeys program:
Description:
Unit: 6
Lesson: 27
What are the learning objectives?
 The student is expected to ask questions to determine cause and affect relationships of electric or magnetic
interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.
 The student is expected to define a simple design problem that can be solved by applying scientific ideas
about magnets.
What activities do students participate in?
1 Period (40 minutes)
Accessing Prior Knowledge:
In this activity, students explain what they think happened on the picture of the boys hair.
Hook:
Floating Paper Clip
The teacher makes a paper clip “float” by using fishing string and a small magnet.
Vocabulary: (under Expand)
Electric
Forces
Interactions
Magnet
Magnetic
Orientation
Property
Relationship
Before Do 1: Reading section: A, B, or C and answer questions (under Expand)
A reading passage about the concept, which includes five comprehension questions
2 Period (40 minutes)
Do 1: (Scientific Investigation)
(3 Parts) Forces in Action *Caution- BALOONS/Latex Allergies
Students rotate through six stations where they explore magnetic forces and the force of static electricity.
1 Period (40 minutes)
Do 2: (Engineering Solutions)
Magnetic Race Track
Students design a toy car racetrack that can move a toy car around the racetrack in 30 seconds or less using
the force of magnetism.
1 Period (40 minutes)
Assessments:
Argue: Claim-Evidence-Reasoning- Students are asked to write an explanation about forces that can affect objects
when they aren’t touching.
Notes about short answer or open-ended response:
Multiple-choice asks questions regarding concepts taught. Good overview.
Open-ended: Can be used for quick write/prompt for writing
Recommended activities under “Expand”:
A set of ideas and activities that can help further elaborate on the conceptMath Connections A, B, and C- A practice that uses grade-level appropriate math activities to address the concept
Content connection videos- Inquiry videos that engage students and provide meaning
Science rock and Science Rock Interactive- A musical/video software platform where students can sing standardsbased science songs and kinesthetically dance to the tune