Unit: Forces and Motion

Lesson 1: Magnetic Slime!

Make magnetic slime and learn how magnetism works in the process.

Unit: Forces and Motion: Magnets. 3-PS2-3. Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.

Part 1

Part 2

Discussion Questions

  1. Think: What other items do you think would be attracted to the slime? Would a key work? What about a pencil or pen? Why or why not? 

  2. Learn: A magnetic field is the area around the magnet where there is a magnetic force. How close do you think an object needs to be for the slime to be attracted to it?

  3. Daily Life: Where do we see magnets in our daily life? 

  4. Apply: Make the recipe in class or at home!