Different magnets and their parts
I can identify and name different types of magnets and their parts.
Different magnets and their parts
I can identify and name different types of magnets and their parts.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Magnets can be different sizes and shapes.
- There are different types of magnets, including bar, ring, button and horseshoe.
- Scientists refer to the poles of a magnet as a north-seeking (N) pole and a south-seeking (S) pole.
- Magnets always point north because Earth is like a giant magnet. It contains iron which has a magnetic force.
Keywords
Magnet - A magnet is a metal which attracts some other metals.
Poles - Every magnet has two poles, and on a bar magnet these are at opposite ends of the magnet.
North seeking - The north-seeking pole of a magnet is the part that points north, if allowed to spin freely.
South seeking - The south-seeking pole of a magnet is the part that points south, if allowed to spin freely.
Common misconception
All magnets look the same. The poles of all magnets are the ends.
Real examples and diagrams of different magnets and their poles will be given.
Equipment
See additional material for full guidance.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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