Engage your students with this Magnetism & Electromagnets CSI Science Mystery for Grades 6–8. Students read, investigate, and apply key ideas about magnetic fields, poles, and electromagnets as they work through a high-interest science case. This printable reading mystery blends science literacy, problem-solving, and critical thinking as students explore how magnets and electromagnets are used in real-world situations.
This Magnetism & Electromagnets CSI Science Mystery is ideal for middle school science teachers searching for printable NGSS-aligned activities and inquiry-based lessons.
What is a CSI Science Mystery?
A CSI Science Mystery turns science content into a detective-style challenge. Students analyze a short, engaging passage, answer questions to reveal clues, and apply scientific reasoning to solve the mystery. It’s a fun mix of inquiry-based learning and reading comprehension—perfect for deepening understanding of real-world science concepts.
What’s Included
- Teacher guide and setup instructions
- Engaging science reading passage about magnetism and electromagnets
- Comprehension and critical-thinking questions based on the passage
- Clue reveal pages to help students solve the mystery
- Student recording sheets and full answer keys
Concepts & Scientific Skills Covered
- Magnetic poles and fields – attraction and repulsion between objects
- How electric current creates a magnetic field (electromagnetism)
- Factors that affect the strength of an electromagnet
- Real-world uses of magnets and electromagnets in everyday technology
- Observation, inference, and using evidence to explain scientific phenomena
This activity supports NGSS middle school physical science standards such as MS-PS2-3 and MS-PS2-5, as students use evidence-based reasoning to describe magnetic forces and investigate the relationship between electric currents and magnetic fields.
Perfect For
- NGSS-aligned lessons on magnetism and electromagnets
- Inquiry-based or cross-curricular science and reading lessons
- Sub plans and independent practice
- Homeschool middle school science curriculum
Why Teachers & Students Love It
Students think like scientists as they interpret clues, connect ideas, and explain how magnets and electromagnets work. The mystery format keeps lessons engaging while reinforcing essential physical science concepts through structured reading and reasoning.
Important Notes
Please Note: This is a digital product. You will receive a PDF download link. Print the pages you need or share select pages digitally through your secure learning platform.
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