April 16, 2019 Preschool Steam Class: Physics is Fun! Magnets

Today our Preschool Steam Class focused on magnets.  We learned that Magnetism is another force that is at work all around us in the world.  Our lesson began with the book by Robin Nelson:  Magnets.  We then conducted 4 experiments to answer the questions - "What things are magnetic?"
"How many magnetic things (pipe cleaners) can a magnet hold?" "Can a magnet move an object through water?"  And "Can a magnet suspend things in midair?"  Our final activity was a STEAM challenge that had the students making a maze that used magnets and magnetism to complete.  Our time together went very fast- must have been having fun!  Pictures are below.  Enjoy!