All topics
6

๐Ÿงฒ Properties of Magnets

Primary 3 ยท P3๐Ÿงฒ Interactions

What is a magnet? Find its strongest parts, see like poles repel and unlike poles attract, and watch a hanging magnet point North-South.

What you'll learn

  • A magnet attracts magnetic materials โ€” objects made of iron or steel
  • A magnet is strongest at its two ends, called poles
  • Like poles repel; unlike poles attract
  • A magnet can push or pull another magnet without touching it
  • A freely suspended magnet comes to rest pointing North-South

Junkyard Magnet Sorter

๐ŸŽฎ Game

Grab the crane magnet and sort the scrap yard! Only iron and steel jump to your magnet โ€” wood, plastic, glass and even shiny copper and aluminium stay put, so watch closely and see if you can sort every piece before the belt speeds up.

Magnetic Or Not Quiz

โ“ Quiz

Ten quick questions to find out what really sticks to a magnet! Tap your answer, build a fiery streak, and see if you can spot the sneaky metals that magnets completely ignore.

Pole Power Racer

๐ŸŽฎ Game

Ride a magnet sled down the Magno Speedway! Flip your poles at just the right moment so the gate magnets pull you in and push you out โ€” snap up steel clips, dodge the wood and plastic, and race to the finish line.

Magnet Pole Quiz

โ“ Quiz

Ten quick questions about magnets โ€” will they push or will they pull? Tap your answer, watch the confetti fly, and build a streak while you learn how North and South poles really work.

Magnet Compass Quiz

โ“ Quiz

Ten quick questions about magnets, poles and the compass โ€” with fun pictures, streaks and instant answers. Can you become a Master Navigator?

Properties of Magnets

๐ŸŽฌ Video

Explore the fascinating properties of magnets in this engaging Science lesson! Students will learn about magnetic and non-magnetic materials, magnetic attraction and repulsion, and how magnets behave.

Finished? Challenge these next