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Little Lab Discoveries · Kindergarten · Week 4

Magnet maze

Materials checklist

  • Paper plates
  • Markers
  • Paperclips
  • Magnets (large)

Step by step

  1. Draw a maze on a plate.
  2. Place paperclip on top.
  3. Move magnet underneath.
  4. Swap mazes.

Look for & extend

  • • Notice testing materials — magnet hunt around room.
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Little Lab Discoveries · Kindergarten · Week 4

Cut out along the dashed lines and laminate.

Magnet maze

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Magnet maze

Can a magnet work through paper?

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Magnet maze

How will you teach your family?

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Magnet maze

Notice testing materials — magnet hunt around room.

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Little Lab Discoveries · Kindergarten · Week 4

Observation record — Magnet maze

Child / group:
Date:
Educator:

What I saw and heard (child's voice)

Learning I noticed (outcomes)

Where to next / how I'll extend

Outcomes this week: Active learning · Connectedness · QA1 · QA6