Summary Activities on at-a-distance forces: magnet stations, as well as activities on gravity, static electricity. Science content Physics: Motion and Forces, Newton’s Laws, Gravity (K, 2, 6) Activities in this lesson Magnets: what sticks to them? Magnetic force through materials Dancing magnets Magnetic force field patterns Magnetic fishing game Static electricity with a balloon Procedure Explore an at-a-distance force with magnet stations (use four or fewer of the magnet activities listed). Magnetic force acts at a distance - it is a 'non-contact force'. Demonstrate two other non-contact forces: Blow up a balloon - see it fall from the force of gravity, and make hair rise up (without the balloon touching it) to demonstrate electrostatic force. Added once, but not such a great addition for clarity of non-contact forces: Paper airplanes. Airplanes have four forces acting on them, each in a different direction, including gravity (a force at-a-distance). Grades taught Gr K Gr 1 Gr 2 Gr 3
