1. Magnets, Magnets, Everywhere Chapter 23

2. Did you know that magnets can come in many forms and are found everywhere? Let’s check out some of the uses of magnets!

3. Magnets are used… … to hold objects together.

4. Magnets are used… … in electrical appliances.

5. Magnets are used… … in compasses to show directions.

6. Magnets are used… … as electromagnets to lift heavy objects made of iron and steel… … and to separate these objects from other things that are thrown away .

7. Magnets are used… … in computer floppy disks to help store information.

8. Magnets are used… … in cassette and video tapes to store sound and pictures.

9. Which things in Joe’s home have magnets in them? Check out my home!

10. Visit the following websites for more information ! http:// creativekidsathome .com/science/magnetp2.html http://www. magnequench .com/tech_resources/education/kids.html http://www. sciencetech . technomuses .ca/ english / schoolzone /Info_Magnets. cfm # whatare http://www. mcwdn .org/Physics/Magnetism.html