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EngineeringForces & Motion

Magnetic Mazes

Invite students to explore magnetism by learning about magnetic properties and how magnets can attract objects from a distance.

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About this lesson

Invite students to explore magnetism by learning about magnetic properties and how magnets can attract objects from a distance. In this hands-on engineering challenge, learners design and build their own mazes that can be solved using a set of magnets to guide their way through the pathways. As they test and refine their designs—and invite classmates to try and “beat” their mazes—students deepen their understanding of magnetic force, creativity, and problem-solving in an interactive experience that quickly becomes a class favorite.

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Introduce the challenge

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Design & build

3

Test it

4

Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Engineering
Theme
Forces & Motion
Formats
Digital Lesson, Mini Lesson, STEAM Kit
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)

Student work examples

Student workReal student work from Magnetic Mazes
What’s includedA quick tour of the full Digital Lesson

What’s in the Digital Lesson

  • Step-by-step facilitator guide
  • Learning objectives + suggested time breakdown
  • Materials list (common classroom supplies)
  • Student challenge brief + student pages
  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
  • Instant PDF download. Print or project

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