Let’s go through each object one by one and decide if a magnet can attract it or not.
Magnets attract things made of metal — especially iron, steel, nickel, or cobalt. They do NOT attract paper, wood, plastic, cotton, or tissue.
1.
Paper → Not metal → Magnet will NOT attract it → Cross out
2.
Metal keys → Made of metal (usually brass or steel) → Magnet CAN attract them → Circle
3.
Wooden pencil → Wood + graphite → Not magnetic → Cross out
4.
Paper clips → Usually made of steel → Magnet CAN attract them → Circle
5.
Tissue paper → Soft paper → Not metal → Cross out
6.
Metal coins → Some coins are made of metals like nickel or steel → Magnet CAN attract many coins → Circle *(Note: Not all coins are magnetic, but in school worksheets, “metal coins” usually means they’re meant to be attracted)*
7.
Cotton balls → Fluffy fabric → Not metal → Cross out
8.
Iron nail → Iron is strongly magnetic → Magnet WILL attract it → Circle
Now let’s list what to circle and what to cross out:
✔ Circle these (attracted by magnet):
- Metal keys
- Paper clips
- Metal coins
- Iron nail
✘ Cross out these (NOT attracted):
- Paper
- Wooden pencil
- Tissue paper
- Cotton balls
Final Answer:
Circle: metal keys, paper clips, metal coins, iron nail
Cross out: paper, wooden pencil, tissue paper, cotton balls
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of magnet worksheet.
