Will It Stick?

Iron and steel stick. Many things don't.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 45

Magnets attract things made of iron or steel, like paper clips, nails, and safety pins.
Many things don't stick at all: wood, plastic, paper, glass, rubber, and cloth.
Watch out! Many metals don't stick either. A penny and aluminum foil are metal, but a magnet won't pull them.
Scientists predict first, then test. If a test surprises you, change your idea!
Your turn! Predict: will it stick to a magnet?

Georgia Standards of Excellence in Science:

S1P2.b — Plan and carry out an investigation to demonstrate how magnets attract and repel each other and the effect of magnets on common objects.