Forces and Magnets: The Invisible Pull · Physical Science

Magnetic Attraction and Repulsion

Exploring how magnets interact with each other and various materials from a distance.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a magnet move an object without even touching it?
  2. 2What patterns can we see when we bring two magnet poles together?
  3. 3How do we know which materials will be attracted to a magnet?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Forces and Magnets
Year: Year 3
Subject: Science
Unit: Forces and Magnets: The Invisible Pull
Period: Physical Science

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