Gr. 3/4 Science Magnetism/Static Electricity unit test will be on Monday, Nov. 17. Although we will have played Classroom Jeopardy, students should still begin reviewing their notes in their doutangs including experiments and diagrams.
Here is a study guide for parents/students:
Part 1 Matching.
10 - Matching vocabulary to appropriate definition.Vocabulary words: force, non-contact force, temporary magnet, poles, lodestone, magnetic field, repel, electrons, static electricity, Thunderbird.
Part 2 Fill in the blanks/Diagrams.
5 Fill in the blanks, General Knowledge.
List two naturally occurring magnets. A: lodestone and magnetite
What common objects would a magnet pick up? A: nail, paper clip, needle
List 4 materials that a magnet's magnetic field will pass through. A: wooden table top, plastic tray, skin, paper, etc.
Which part of a magnet is strongest? A: the poles.
Name the ends of a magnet. A: North pole and south pole
In which direction to compasses point. A: north
What are some First Nation's teachings with respect to static electricity?A: Most FN peoples across Canada refer to Thunderbird, a great spirit bird that creates thunder/lightning frim its eyes or from flapping its wings.
Draw a bar magnet. Label its parts. Draw it so that 3 or 4 magnets will be repelled/attracted.
Draw a magnet's magnetis field. What does it look like?
Identify contact/non-contact forces from a picture. Which pictures show contact forces like pulling or pushing? Which photos show non-contact forces like static electricity or magnetism?
Good luck studying!
R.Doll