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4. Explore the properties of magnets and everyday objects that are magnetic

Mission Objectives

Understand how magnetic materials behave

Identify a range of materials which are magnetic

Compare and group materials based on their magnetic properties

Rocket Words Quiz

See if you know all the meanings of the rocket words

Assessment Quiz

Test your knowledge of this lesson

Word search Game

Find all the rocket words

Key Words

Words and meanings to learn

magnetic

describes objects that are attracted to a magnet

steel

a commonly used metal that contains iron

magnetic field

the force that surrounds a magnet and attracts magnetic objects

iron

a commonly used metal

magnetism

the force of a magnet

Required Resources

Resources: A range of magnets and everyday classroom objects for the children to test for their magnetic properties.

Support Handout (1): A space for the children to record their results and then transfer them to the Carroll diagram provided. 

Core Handout (2): As above, with a space for the children to draw the Carroll diagram themselves. 

Challenge Handout (4): As above, with an additional question which challenges the children to explain whether they see a pattern in their results. 

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