![Hold'em Up: Comparing magnets for artwork display](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/k-5steamactivities/files/2022/05/3-1.png)
Grade Level: 1st
Objectives:
Students will test the strength of different types of magnets and apply this knowledge to the mounting of different materials.
Standards:
National:
K-2-ETS1-3. Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
Georgia:
S1P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to demonstrate the effects of magnets on other magnets and other objects.
Guiding question:
What are some common magnet types?
How are magnets used in museums?
How does the thickness and weight of the artwork affect the type of magnet used for mounting?
![magnets on map copy magnets on map copy](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/k-5steamactivities/files/elementor/thumbs/magnets-on-map-copy-pq0wr8j3zz2g5tza3um26w1ted9cg0wdasbv1c0vnc.jpg)
Flexible strip magnets secure this historic paper map to the metallic mounting strip on the wall behind it.
![Picture1 Picture1](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/k-5steamactivities/files/elementor/thumbs/Picture1-2-pbfct7tottuhwpwlyc7he5egura5zckollcxyei1x4.png)
A round rare earth magnet is inserted between the layers of this mola cloth from Panama to hang it for display.
![DSC_7016 DSC_7016](https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/k-5steamactivities/files/elementor/thumbs/DSC_7016-pc8u9vqrq83qqnvmtz1p5bf7j5x8pe7bopzff07b5k.jpg)
Students will test the strength of different magnets for holding artwork of different materials, weights, and thicknesses.