Magnetic force (non-statutory)
I can explain how magnetic force was discovered by people throughout history, including important scientists.
Magnetic force (non-statutory)
I can explain how magnetic force was discovered by people throughout history, including important scientists.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A magnet is a metal that attracts some other metals
- Not all metals are magnets, but all magnets are metallic
- Magnetic forces are forces caused by magnets
- Magnetic force was first discovered by people in ancient civilisations, when they observed a mineral called lodestone
- People have made discoveries about magnets, and used magnetic force to build and invent useful things
Keywords
Magnet - Magnets are metals that attract some other metals.
Metal - Metals are types of material.
Attract - To attract something is to make it move closer.
Magnetic force - Magnetic forces are forces caused by magnets.
Lodestone - Lodestone is a type of rock which is a natural magnet.
Common misconception
All metals and silver coloured objects are magnetic and are attracted to a magnet.
Children test items in classroom and explicit explanation is given that magnets attract some, but not all metals.
Equipment
A selection of magnets and access to items to test to see whether they are attracted to magnets.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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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