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There are three different types of magnets: natural, temporary, and permanent. Magnets can be made of iron, steel, nickel or cobalt. Hands-on Activity 1. Slide 1: Natural magnets are rocks with a lot of iron in them. Natural magnets are found in the ground. They are not made in a factory. Investigate natural magnets. Observe the rock with a magnifying glass. Do you see the tiny iron bits on the rock? The rock is naturally attracting the iron. Prove it is a magnet by attracting a staple. Take a video of the natural magnet picking up a staple. Take a close-up picture of the rock attracting the staple. 2. Slide 2: Temporary magnets are called that because they only last a short time or when turned on. One type of temporary magnet is an electromagnet. When the electricity is turned on, a strong magnetic field is created and the iron turns into a magnet. Investigate temporary magnets. Push the button on the horseshoe magnet. Prove it is a magnet by attracting a paperclip. By pushing the button, you create a special kind of temporary magnet called an electromagnet. Take a video and a picture of the electromagnet holding the paperclip. 3. Slide 3: Permanent magnets are usually made from hard iron or steel. Permanent magnets last a long time. Permanent magnets can weaken when dropped or from age. Permanent magnets are usually made in a factory. Investigate with the permanent magnets. Take a picture of the permanent magnet at the table. Prove it is a magnet by attracting a paperclip. Take a video of one of the permanent magnet attracting a paperclip. Record the purpose of the activity. Required Content/Photos o Description of natural magnets (labeled photo and video) o Description of temporary magnets (labeled photo and video) o Description of permanent magnets (labeled photo and video) o Purpose of the activity/what you learned Required Vocabulary o Natural Magnet o Temporary Magnet o Electromagnet o Permanent Magnet o Evidence o Investigate