A material is the thing that objects are made from such as wood, metal or plastic.

Magnetic materials are materials that are attracted to magnets.

To attract something is to make it move closer.

Non-magnetic materials are materials that are not attracted to magnets.

Magnetic and non-magnetic materials

Science

Different surfaces: plan

Different surfaces: do and review

Different surfaces in real life (non-statutory)

Contact forces

Magnetic force (non-statutory)

Magnetic force at a distance

Different magnets and their parts

Strongest magnet (non-statutory)

Putting magnets together: attract or repel

Blocking magnetic force

Using magnets to solve problems (non-statutory: Scientists and Engineers)

In this Simple forces including magnets unit, pupils learn to compare how things move on different surfaces. In the Forces including simple machines unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify the effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces

In the Everyday materials unit, pupils learnt to compare and group together materials on the basis of their simple physical properties. In this Simple forces including magnets unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to compare and group materials on the basis of whether they are attracted to a magnet or not

This unit explores how objects move on different surfaces and examines magnetic forces, including attraction, repulsion, and magnetic materials. It covers identifying magnetic poles and predicting interactions and emphasizes practical tests, observations, and presenting findings.

Simple forces including magnets

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Activity that requires collection of items from an area (room, building).

If a material is magnetic it will be {{}} to a magnet.

{{}} materials will not be attracted to a magnet.

Which of the following statements are true?

Match the metal to whether it is magnetic or not.

They  make waste lighter so it is easier to move.

They attract magnetic waste from conveyor belts.

They attract plastic at recycling centres.

Which of these are real examples of how magnets can help with waste?

Because it is the same colour as aluminium.

If an object appears to stick to or moves towards a magnet, we say it is {{}} to the magnet.

Which of these letters would you find on the ends of a bar maget?

Comparing the speed of a toy car on different surfaces.

Sorting animals into those with wings and those without.

Match the type of enquiry to the example given.

If you compare things, you look for similarities and...

Magnetic and non-magnetic materials

Lesson outcome

Content guidance