P.3.6.4: Define and solve a simple design problem by applying scientific ideas…
Define and solve a simple design problem by applying scientific ideas about magnets (e.g., can opener, door latches, paperclip holders, finding studs in walls, magnetized paint). Use an engineering design process to define the problem, design, construct, evaluate, and improve the magnet.
The Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Science (2018) outcome P.3.6.4 (Physical Sciences) for Grade 3 says: “Define and solve a simple design problem by applying scientific ideas about magnets (e.g., can opener, door latches, paperclip holders, finding studs in walls, magnetized paint). Use an engineering design process to define the problem, design, construct, evaluate, and improve the magnet.” This Fieldbook unit teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials and a printable teacher guide and student sheet for every lesson. Official wording: Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Science (2018).
Pushes, Pulls and Magnets Grade 3
Why a rolling ball always stops, whether a magnet can pull through a table, and how far a paper clip will jump. Three lessons on the pushes and pulls that start, stop and steer things.
- How far will a paper clip jump? 45–60 min
Teams slide a magnet slowly toward a paper clip along a ruler and measure the gap at the moment the clip jumps. They repeat it, use the pattern to predict what two and three magnets will do, and then design a magnet gadget that works without touching.
Printable practice for P.3.6.4
These pages practise a closely related idea; the match to P.3.6.4 is partial.
- Pushes, Pulls and Magnets workbook included with the unit
2 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
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Compared with NGSS: 3-PS2-4 (partial).
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