Summary Build a sculpture using a magnet and many small iron pins or shapes. Science content Physics: Motion and Forces, Newton’s Laws, Gravity (K, 2, 6) Lessons activity is in Magnet stations Materials one large strong magnet, or several smaller strong magnets card or thick paper small iron-containing shapes e.g. steel pins or nails (I use the blunt pins from a broken pinscreen) Procedure Lay the thick paper/card over the magnets. Pile the pins or shapes onto the card, and arrange. They can see how tall they can build the sculpture/what shapes they can make etc. Grades taught Gr 1 Gr 2
