This module will provide your child with the opportunity to handle and experiment with magnets as he or she makes predictions, conducts investigations, and forms conclusions. Your child will also learn about static electricity and find out how to make charged particles. Your child will apply what he or she has learned to plan, build, and test a magnetic vehicle. Language skill development is also an important part of the module.
REMEMBER to order the shared resources for the Grade 3 Program. They can be found under the separate heading titled, "Grade 3 Shared Resources".
PLEASE NOTE: References are made to web-based resources throughout the DES Primary Program materials. Access to these web resources is not available with the purchase of the DES Primary Program materials. To receive access to these web resources, students need to be registered with a BC Distance Education School.
Some of the learning resources associated with this module may be unavailable from our publisher or no longer stocked due to no/low sales. Modules can be used without the learning resources on a limited basis, particularly with respect to projects and activities. The following resources referred to in this module, are no longer stocked: Horseshoe Magnet (75 mm – 100 mm long), bar magnets (2" x 1" x 1/2") AND the ping pong balls.
Iron filings can be purchased at hobby stores or Canadian Home Education Resources (http://www.CanadianHomeEducation.com)
The following textbook is referred to in this module, but no longer stocked:
Science & Technology—Magnetism (ISBN-10: 0-201-64977-2 or ISBN-13: 978-0-201-64977-2)
If you have questions about the DES Primary Program materials, contact Open School BC's Customer Service at 250-356-2820, 1-888-883-4766 (toll-free) or info@openschool.bc.ca
** indicates a Print-on-Demand product. These items are non-returnable.
