Magnetic forces are forces caused by magnets.

A non-contact force is a force which occurs when objects are not touching each other.

The distance between two points is the length of space between them.

To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.

To measure is to use equipment to find numbers to describe a feature of something such as its length, weight, size or time.

Magnetic force at a distance

Science

Different surfaces: plan

Different surfaces: do and review

Different surfaces in real life (non-statutory)

Contact forces

Magnetic force (non-statutory)

Different magnets and their parts

Strongest magnet (non-statutory)

Magnetic and non-magnetic materials

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

Magnet is 200 mm away from the paperclip.

Magnet is 150 mm away from the paperclip.

Magnet is 100 mm away from the paperclip.

Which paperclip would be most likely to move towards the magnet?

Which statement below is something that magnetic force can do?

What type of forces act between objects that are touching each other? Friction force is an example of this type of force.

the temperature of the water was 60 degrees Celsius

Which of these observations are measurements?

Match the force to how it moves the object.

What is the name of the force caused by magnets?

the object does not move towards the magnet

Match the word or phrase to the observation.

Which statement is true for which materials are attracted to magnets?

When some metal objects are placed near this rock, they are attracted to it. What is the name of the rock?

Magnetic force at a distance

Lesson outcome

Content guidance