Grade 2 Links - Physical Science - Magnets

Grade 2 Links - Physical Science - Magnets
Overarching Question: How do magnets interact with materials?

The earth is a magnet.
	Planet Earth: A Great Magnet http://www.spaceweathercenter.org/SWOP/Science_Briefs/Magnet/1.html
	The Earth as a Magnet http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/Magnetosphere/overview.html&edu=elem

Magnets attract/repel some metals (iron, cobalt, nickel).
	Magnetism http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/science/physical/12_fact.shtml
	Science Clip on Magnets http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/magnets_springs.shtml
	MM Science - Magnet Glossary http://www.mmem.spschools.org/2F.9798/Magnets/magnetglossary.html
	Experiments with Magnets http://my.execpc.com/~rhoadley/magattr.htm

Magnets have north and south poles (opposites attract).
	What do Magnets Do?

Magnets can be tools.
	What are some uses of Magnets? http://www.rapides.k12.la.us/region6tltc/intech2/IS%20BIGGER%20BETTER/What%20are%20some%20uses%20of%20magnets.htm


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