Help students master Magnetic and Nonmagnetic Objects, Magnetism Activities, and 3rd Grade Science Worksheets with this engaging science sorting activity! This hands-on Science Station resource teaches students how magnets work by having them classify objects as magnetic or non-magnetic while strengthening their understanding of magnetic force, magnetic fields, and magnetic materials. With reading passages, cut-and-paste sorting activities, task cards, response sheets, and digital options, this resource makes physical science interactive and easy to understand.

Students will explore which materials are attracted to magnets, learn about metals like iron, cobalt, and nickel, and explain why certain objects are magnetic while others are not. This resource is perfect for science centers, independent practice, partner work, review, or small-group instruction during your magnetism and force unit.

🔬 Skills Covered

• Identifying magnetic and non-magnetic objects
• Understanding magnetism and magnetic force
• Explaining magnetic fields and magnetic poles
• Classifying materials based on magnetic properties
• Understanding metals and alloys
• Comparing magnetic and non-magnetic materials
• Reading and responding to informational science text
• Using science vocabulary correctly
• Practicing observation and categorization skills
• Supporting NGSS physical science standards

📦 What’s Included

• Magnetic vs. non-magnetic sorting cards
• Cut-and-paste sorting worksheets
• Reading passage about magnetism
• Short-answer comprehension questions
• Fill-in-the-blank worksheets
• Multiple-choice task cards
• Science journal response options
• Digital Google Slides activity
• Google Forms options
• Teacher directions and materials checklist
• Answer keys

🧪 How to Use

• Set up as a science station or center
• Use during a magnetism unit
• Assign for partner or independent work
• Add to interactive notebooks or science journals
• Use as review or assessment practice
• Incorporate into digital learning with Google Slides
• Great for early finishers or intervention groups

❤️ Why Teachers Love It

• Hands-on sorting activities keep students engaged
• Easy-to-prep printable and digital formats
• Supports differentiated instruction
• Reinforces important physical science vocabulary
• Encourages critical thinking and classification skills
• Combines reading comprehension with science content
• Flexible for classroom, homeschool, or small groups
• Helps students clearly understand abstract science concepts

This magnetism sorting activity makes learning about magnetic and non-magnetic materials fun, interactive, and meaningful for elementary students while saving teachers valuable prep time!

This SORT station is also available in a larger bundle of 8 stations on Static Electricity & Magnetism

Information about the full Static Electricity & Magnetism bundle:

Static Electricity & Magnetism Science Stations for Third Grade Next Generation Science Standards include 8 different science stations where students can deepen their understanding of static electricity and magnetism. The focus is on NGSS 3-PS2.B and includes concepts such as static electricity, magnets, and positive and negative charges.

See the preview for additional information and details.

LESSON --► SORT Magnetic or Not Magnetic

UNIT --► Static Electricity & Magnetism Unit BUNDLE

DOMAIN --► Physical Science Stations BUNDLE

FULL YEAR --► Third Grade Science Stations

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