Last modified: October 18, 2021

Magnetism Project

Assignment:

*This is an INDEPENDENT project, but you can get help from a partner, if it is needed.

You will be researching about magnets, so you can use the information to write an informational essay and create a keynote presentation.

First, you will use the links on this  page to learn all you can about magnets. Be sure to take notes in your science notebook.

Next you will use the informational essay “pattern” we learned in class to write a 5 paragraph essay in UtahCompose that explains the following topics:

(click here for the essay pattern)

1. How Magnets Work
2. Magnetic Fields
3. Types of Magnets

When your essay is finished, you will create a keynote presentation that explains the following topics:

1. How the Earth is a Giant Magnet   2. What’s a Compass and the History of Compasses   3. How a compass works   4. How to make a home-made compass

*Do NOT start your keynote until your essay is DONE!

Assignment Checklist

1.  Write an INTRODUCTION paragraph to introduce your topic (5-7 sentences).

• Suggested Outline
  • Hook sentences to “grab” the reader’s attention.
  • Topic Sentence that introduces what magnets are.
  • Main Idea Sentence 1 that introduces how magnets work.
  • Main Idea Sentence 2 that introduces magnetic fields.
  • Main Idea Sentence 3 that introduces the different types of magnets.
  • Closing Sentence that introduces how magnets are useful in the real world.

2.  Use the 3 Main Idea sentences from the Introduction paragraph to write 3  Body paragraphs.

• Body Paragraph 1
  • Hook Sentence that asks a question or tells something interesting about how magnets work (optional).
  • Topic Sentence that restates the main idea sentence #1 from the introduction paragraph.
  • 3 or more Detail Sentences that tell about how magnets work.
  • Closing Sentence that tells how magnets can help people.

• Body Paragraph 2
  • Hook Sentence that asks a question or tells something interesting about magnetic fields (optional).
  • Topic Sentence that restates the main idea sentence #2 from the introduction paragraph.
  • 3 or more Detail Sentences that tell about magnetic fields.
  • Closing Sentence that describes what magnetic fields look like.

• Body Paragraph 3
  • Hook Sentence that asks a question or tells something interesting about the different types of magnets (optional).
  • Topic Sentence that restates the main idea sentence #3 from the introduction paragraph.
  • 3 or more Detail Sentences that tell about different types of magnets.
  • Closing Sentence that tells how all of the different types of magnets are the same.

3.  Write a CONCLUSION paragraph to summarize your topic (5-7 sentences).

• Suggested Outline
  • Transition sentences that begins with “In conclusion.”
  • Topic Sentence that restates the closing sentence from the introduction paragraph.
  • 3 or more Detail Sentences that explain how magnets are useful in the real world.
  • Closing Sentence that explains how magnets are interesting or important.

4.  Revise & Edit every sentence.

• • Check to be sure you have included transition words & bonus words (example: “because”).
  • Check for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors.
  • Change wimpy words into power words.
  • Use conjunctions to combine ideas and increase sentence length.
  • Use prepositions to add extra details to sentences.

Magnets and Magnetism Research Resources