How Does My Magnetic Drawing Board Work?

Backpack Science is an innovative, integrated learning tool that uses inquiry-based activities to build links between science, math and language arts.

Students will love using the colorful gizmos like a magnetic drawing board and other cool magnetic manipulatives contained in this clear plastic backpack for hands-on explorations of magnets. There are 4 lesson plans provided that explore magnetism, polarity, magnetic strength and magnetic force.

The backpack also contains instruction cards for 12 other activities which can be done in centers in the classroom or as take-home projects. The book "What Makes a Magnet" by Franklyn M. Branley (softcover, 32 pages) provides an excellent accompaniment to the inquiry-based activities. Developed by teachers Jo-Anne Lake and Michelle Goslin.