Magnet Problem Solvers Game
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Grades
3
4
5
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
Sort these words into categories based on how magnets can help solve different types of problems.
Sorting and SeparatingHolding and Attachingrecycling metalsjunkyard sortingmetal detectorscrap collectionmine sweepingclassroom bulletinrefrigerator notescabinet latchwhiteboard markerdoor stopperbottle openerhanging decorationsABOUT THIS GAME
This NGSS-aligned word sort activity helps Grade 3 students understand practical applications of magnets in problem-solving contexts. Students classify 12 real-world examples into two categories: Sorting and Separating, and Holding and Attaching. The activity demonstrates how magnetic forces can be utilized to solve various problems in everyday life, from recycling metals to organizing materials. This hands-on classification exercise connects scientific principles with practical applications, helping students recognize the versatility of magnetic solutions.
Publisher:
Workybooks
Written by:
Workybooks Team
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RELATED TAGS
magnets applications
problem solving
magnetic sorting
magnetic holding
NGSS science
grade 3 physics
