Magnets and Static Electricity 3-PS2-3

Grade 3 - NGSS - CA

An object that attracts iron and some other metals

Magnet

An object that attracts iron and some other metals is a magnet. A magnet is something that can pull certain metals like iron towards it.

The area around a magnet where its magnetic force acts

Magnetic field

The area around a magnet where its magnetic force acts. Magnetic field. A magnetic field is the invisible space around a magnet where it can push or pull certain metal objects.

The part of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest

Magnetic pole

The part of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest. Magnetic pole. A magnetic pole is like the ends of a magnet where it pulls or pushes things with its invisible power.

The properties and interactions of magnets

Magnetism

The properties and interactions of magnets. Magnetism. Magnetism is a force that pulls certain metals towards magnets or pushes them away.

The electric charge that builds up on an object

Static electricity

the electric charge that builds up on an object