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Pull, Push, Point: teacher key

Magnets, grade 1 edition, written for 1st grade. Magnets pull and push. A compass needle points the way.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

  1. What can a magnet pull?
    • A pin (answer)
    • A cloud
    • A song
  2. What do poles that are the same do?
    • Pull
    • Push (answer)
    • Sleep
  3. What is Earth like?
    • A big cup
    • A big hat
    • A big magnet (answer)
  4. Why does a compass needle turn?
    • It lines up with Earth (answer)
    • It is hungry
    • It is a clock

Words

  • pole: magnet end
  • field: pull area
  • compass: shows north