Title: Magnetic Marvels - Extra Credit Assignment

Objective: The objective of this extra credit assignment is to enhance students’ understanding of magnets and their properties. Students will explore various aspects of magnets, including their uses, types, and how they interact with different materials.

Instructions: 1. Research and Presentation: a. Choose a specific topic related to magnets, such as magnetic fields, electromagnets, or magnetic materials. b. Conduct research using books, websites, or other reliable sources to gather information about your chosen topic. c. Create a visually appealing presentation to share your findings with the class. You can use PowerPoint, Google Slides, or any other suitable medium. d. Include relevant images, diagrams, or videos to support your presentation. e. Present your findings to the class, explaining the key concepts and answering any questions.

1. Magnetic Experiment: a. Design and conduct a simple experiment to demonstrate the properties of magnets. b. Clearly state your hypothesis before conducting the experiment. c. Document the materials used, the steps followed, and the results obtained. d. Analyze and interpret the results, explaining whether they support or refute your hypothesis. e. Present your experiment and findings to the class, explaining the scientific process you followed.

2. Magnetic Art: a. Create a piece of artwork that incorporates magnets. b. Use your creativity to design a unique artwork that showcases the interaction between magnets and other materials. c. You can use various materials such as paper, cardboard, paint, and magnets. d. Write a short description explaining the concept behind your artwork and how magnets are involved. e. Display your artwork in the classroom for others to appreciate.

3. Magnetic Scavenger Hunt: a. Create a scavenger hunt activity where you hide different objects around your house or classroom that are attracted to magnets. b. Write clues or riddles for each hidden object, leading your classmates to find them. c. Provide a list of the hidden objects and ask your classmates to mark them off as they find them. d. Once everyone has completed the scavenger hunt, discuss the objects found and why they are attracted to magnets.

4. Magnetic Quiz: a. Create a short quiz consisting of multiple-choice or true/false questions about magnets. b. Include questions about magnetism, magnetic poles, magnetic materials, and everyday uses of magnets. c. Distribute the quiz to your classmates and collect their answers. d. Grade the quizzes and provide feedback to your classmates.

Note: Students are encouraged to choose at least two activities from the above options. The more effort and creativity put into the assignment, the higher the chances of earning extra credit.