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

  1. 1Why does a suspended magnet always point in the same direction?
  2. 2What would happen if a magnet had three poles instead of two?
  3. 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

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