Dash & Dot: Forces of Attraction (Gr. 3-6)

Description

Magnets attract each other by exerting a magnetic force, but what makes an object a magnet? In this lesson, Dash will help students conduct a scientific experiment to find out which objects are more magnetic than others and how magnets interact with each other.

Objectives

  • Develop hypotheses about the magnetism of different objects
  • Test hypotheses by running an experiment
  • Write a conclusion to support experimental data
  • Learn about the reactions of everyday objects to a magnet and the reaction between two magnets
  • Program Dash to help with the experiments

Lesson Procedure

  • Class 1: Introduction to Magnetism (30 minutes)
  • Class 2: Gathering Data with Dash (40 minutes)
  • Class 3: Gathering Data with 2 Dashes (20 minutes)
  • Class 4: Writing conclusions (20 minutes)

Curriculum Connections Summary

  • Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding), Language & Science
  • Quebec - Science & Language
  • New Brunswick - Science
  • Nova Scotia - Science, Language & ICT
  • Alberta - Science & ICT
  • British Columbia - Science & ADST
  • Manitoba - Science
  • Prince Edward Island - Science
  • Saskatchewan - Science
  • Newfoundland & Labrador - Science
  • Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
  • Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
  • Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum


 

Robots and Accessories

Other Supplies

  • Magnet (as strong as possible)
  • Glass Plate
  • Small amount of iron fillings
  • Xylophone mallet or Lego built arm
  • Tape or string
  • Collection of objects (some magnetic, some not)
  • Experiment Data Table
  • Tablets - See Tablet Compatibility

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