Magnets — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. magnet
2. pull
3. iron
4. steel
5. metal
6. stick
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A magnet can pull things made of iron.
Magnets pull on iron and steel objects.
2. Iron and steel are metals a magnet sticks to.
Steel contains iron, so magnets stick to it.
3. A magnet makes a paperclip stick to it.
The magnetic pull holds iron paperclips on.
4. The force from a magnet is called a pull or push.
Magnets pull metal items toward themselves.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A magnet can pull an iron nail.
True False
Iron nails are attracted by magnets.
2. All rocks stick to magnets.
True False
Only rocks with iron in them stick to magnets.
3. A magnet sticks to a steel spoon.
True False
Steel spoons have iron, so magnets grip them.