PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM CLOSES JANUARY 24, 2011. Students will explore magnetic attraction and repulsion through prediction and experimentation. Hands-on exploration of magnets encourages students to discover what objects are magnetic and whether magnets attract through other materials. Investigation of magnets will include exhibits in the workshop area of the Collins Family My Big Backyard gallery. Program will run for two hours.  30 minutes – intro in theater, Introduce basic concepts of magnetism  30 minutes – lab Introduce magnetic field Students explore whether magnets attract through objects  30 minutes – gallery time Introduce the Collins Family My Big Backyard pointing out magnet activities Give time to explore the gallery  30 minutes – store & tree activity Mr. Red Magnet and Mr. Yellow Magnet: poles attract and repel Play “Attract and Repel” game Take home items - bookworm magnets