Magnets pick up metal objects. But there are many kinds of metal. Magnets only work on some of them. Iron and nickel are attracted to magnets. So are metals with iron in them, such as steel. Other metals are not attracted. They include copper and brass.
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Making Connections
Text-to-Self
Have you ever used a magnet? What did it stick to?
Text-to-Text
Magnetism is a force. Have you read other books about forces? What did you learn?
Text-to-World
People use magnets to do many things. Where do you see magnets in your life?
Teacher Resources
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