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Is it magnetic?

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Children will test a range of materials to see if they are attracted to a magnet or not.

Age group and subject

KS2, Year 3, Science

Learning objectives

Some:
I know that magnets attract metals that contain iron.
Most:
I understand what a magnet and magnetism is.
All:
I can compare a variety of everyday materials on the basis of whether they are attracted to a magnet.

Lesson Plan

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Worksheet

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Lesson plans

  • Again and again. Recycling aluminium
  • How do we use materials?
  • How heavy is it?
  • Investigating packaging
  • Is it magnetic?
  • Sorting and separating materials

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