Forces and Magnets: The Invisible Pull · Physical Science
Magnetic Poles and Earth
Investigating the two poles of a magnet and how they relate to directional finding.
Key Questions
- 1Why does a suspended magnet always point in the same direction?
- 2What would happen if a magnet had three poles instead of two?
- 3How can magnets help us navigate across the ocean?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: Science - Forces and Magnets
Year: Year 3
Subject: Science
Unit: Forces and Magnets: The Invisible Pull
Period: Physical Science
Suggested Methodologies
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