Magnet Madness

You have been studying about magnets and the their uses. It looks as if someone else has been too. Magnet

Man has invaded Virginia Beach and is “steeling” anything his powerful magnet will reach. He may

“steel” your paperclips, your cereal even your bike. But you must help Captain Underpants save the day! It is your mission to stop Magnet Man, without you

Captain Underpants will not know what to do.

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TaskUse the information you have learned to create your very own comic

strip. Think about what how magnets attract and repel each other.

Include the following information:• What is magnetism? • At least three objects that are magnetic. • Information about the attraction and repellency

of magnets. This will be demonstrated in your comic strip with script and pictures.

• Ways that magnets can be used.

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Process1. Gather your information about magnets. You can use the resources from class

(i.e. books, magazine articles, class assignments or homework, labs) but you must use at least one internet source. Your sources must be referenced on your final copy. Websites for your use: (YOU MAY ALSO LOOK AT THE SITES ON CREDITS PAGE)http://www.historyforkids.org/scienceforkids/physics/electricity/magnet.htmhttp://science.pppst.com/magnets.htmlhttp://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/electric.htmlhttp://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/15-science/90-magnets.htmlhttp://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/magnetssprings.html

2. Begin to write a script for your comic strip. The comic should show your knowledge of magnets from captain underpants perspective, help him save Virginia Beach. Remember don’t make it to long, it shouldn’t be longer than 8 strips.

3. Once you have completed your script click here to begin your comic strip.

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Teacher Name: Ms. Phipps

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1Required Elements The comic strip

includes all required elements as well as additional information.

All required elements are included in the comic strip.

All but 2 of the required elements are included in the comic strip.

Several required elements are missing from the comic strip.

Topic Accuracy The comic strip illustrates strong knowlege of magents and is accurate.

The comic strip illustrates some knowledge of magnets but is missing some key

The comic strip illustrates little knowledge of magnets.

The comic strip illustrates no knowledge of magnets and is not accurate.

Frames The comic strip has at least 8 frames.

The comic strip has at least 6 frames.

The comic strip has atleast 4 frames.

The comic strip has fewer than 4 frames.

Grammar There are no grammatical mistakes on the comic strip.

There is 1-2 grammatical mistakes on the comic strip.

There aer 3-4 grammatical mistakes on the comic strip.

There are more than 4 grammatical mistakes on the comic strip.

Creativity & Graphics

Grapics on comic strip reflect exceptional degree of student creativity. Graphics

One or two graphics used in the comic strip reflect student creativity.

Graphics used in comic strip show lttle development of characters. Looks a little rushed.

Graphics don't relate to topic with no development of character. Looks like it was quickly put

Completeness: Content & Graphic Cohesion

An accurate display of graphics with the content of the sayings in the comic strip. Graphics and

Most of the graphics match with the content of the sayings displayed in the comic strip.

A few of the graphics match with the content of the sayings displayed in the comic strip.

Graphics and content of the saying really do not relate to each other in the comic strip

Magnet Madness Comic Strip WebQuest

Conclusion

As a result of this lesson you will be able to:

• Define magnetism.• Name three different magnets.• State the way magnets can be used.• Define attraction and repellency of magnets.

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Credits• All About Magnets

Information for the World Almanac for Kids about magnets.• Facts about Magnets

Fact and fun with magnets.• Magnetic Forces

Interactive learning about magnets.• More Magnet Information

Another site to find basic information on magnets.• Electromagnets

How electromagnets work.• Magnet Game

Electromagnet game that incorporates addition and subtraction to determine number of batteries and coils needed to pick up paper clips.

• Magnet ManInteresting experiments that you can do with magnets.

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• Click to launch the lesson plan.

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