NGSS · Physical Science · Grades 6–8 (Middle School)

MS-PS2-5 Magnetism & Gravity: Forces at a Distance

Conduct an investigation and evaluate the experimental design to provide evidence that fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact.

Kentucky 7-PS2-5 uses the same wording.

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Science Unlocked lesson set The Floating Frog A live frog floated in midair inside a giant magnet. Nothing touched it — and frogs don’t stick to fridge magnets. What held the frog up? 1 week · $3.00 · Grades 6–8 See what’s inside
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