Let's Race
Use magnets to make a racing game.
About this resource
Series: Junior Journal 61 Level 2 2020
Reading year level: 3
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: activity, discovery, experiment, games, magnetism, magnets, metal, race cars, racing, science, technology
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Junior Journal 61 Level 2 2020
Inside this Junior Journal are three articles (The Invisible Force; Amazing Magnets; Kākahu Pekepeke), two activities (Investigating Magnets; Let's Race), and two stories (Maia's Magic Wand; Rua and Te Manu).
1 of 7Investigating Magnets
We know that magnets can attract other magnets and metal objects. This is magnetic force in action.
2 of 7The Invisible Force
“The Invisible Force” describes some of the characteristics of magnets and how these characteristics were first discovered and used.
3 of 7Amazing Magnets
“Amazing Magnets” describes some ways that magnets are used at home, at school, and in industries.
4 of 7Kākahu Pekepeke
This report describes taonga at Ōtūmoetai School, focusing on a very special whakairo (carving).
5 of 7Maia's Magic Wand
Aunty Anna phoned to ask Maia what she wanted for her birthday.
6 of 7Rua and Te Manu
This story, presented in a graphic text format, tells how Rua journeys under the sea to rescue his son Te Manu, who has been taken by Tangaroa.
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