Temperature & Magnetism

Science, Grade 5

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© Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-4370 Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. Measuring Temperature Temperature is a measure of the hotness or coldness of an object. A thermometer is used to measure temperature in the metric unit degree Celsius (ºC). A thermometer shows the temperature by the up or down movement of a colored liquid inside the thermometer. Temperature & Magnetism metal objects As an object heats up, the liquid inside the thermometer moves up showing a higher temperature. As an object cools, the liquid inside the thermometer moves down showing a lower temperature. Attraction to Magnets Attraction to magnets is also a physical property of matter. Certain objects that contain the metal iron are attracted to magnets. Such objects are magnetic. They include keys, metal paper clips, and iron nails. Magnets do not attract non-magnetic objects made of plastic, wood, or paper.
© Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-4370 Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. Pause & Review Which of these items will be attracted to the magnet? Draw a line from the magnet to the items that will be attracted. Cross out the items that will not be attracted. 4 4 Temperature & Magnetism Read the thermometers and record the temperatures. _____________ ºC _____________ ºC