Magnetism is one of the most interesting practical applications of science that you can teach to young children. Not only are magnets a great way to introduce young children to the wonders of science, as they seemingly have the ability to make metal objects move on their own and defy gravity, but it is also a great way to involve simple and safe practical activities in your class that will delight children in Key Stage 1. Methodically test, classify and sort different items/materials and thus raise more questions to consider. Begin to think about which items are attracted to magnets and why. Ask questions and test them out e.g. Is it just metal things? Are all metal things attracted? Why not?

Very good service, prompt delivery and great product, the Octopus kite. An immediate hit with granddaughters aged 8 and 11. Easily launched the kite despite bad weather and little wind. ... Read More It’s time to test your knowledge of magnetic forces in a quiz before setting up your exhibit ready for the science fair. You will need to write some questions to really get visitors thinking and then write your own explanations and answers. Test run each other’s exhibits and discuss possible improvements before all the photos and ideas get sent off to Mr Newton.This resource contains six activities that link to Forces and Magnets, they are designed for use with mixed age groups classes of Year 3 and 4. Activities include: Test your knowledge of magnetic forces. Design a poster to explain the science behind your game or activity. Stage it in an attractive eye catching way. Screens and magnetic drives (like HDDs) are the most susceptible, solid state electronics (SD cards , chips) are the least though it varies with the tech involved. Analogue (circuit bits) is mostly about induced current. As in some screens are almost impervious to “refrigerator” magnets. Magnets are being used more and more with laptops etc. as the balance skews toward them being harmless (if not too strong) after all a strong muon from a cosmic ray can erase your memory too- but most cosmic rays are weak like most magnets. Following the shortest player, each player lays one of their magnets in the play area, without letting the magnets KLUSTER together!

Before they start, ask your students to make predictions about what materials will be attracted to (or repelled by) the magnet. Can they find anything they would expect to be magnetic, that isn’t? Magnetic Robots (via Real Purdy) The tin can version of Mr. Potato Head, these magnetic robots are cute mix and matched aliens you can make with tons of possibilities. You receive the letter from Mr Newton of the British Scientific Society and agree to help him develop some exciting activities on the theme of Magnetism for their annual science fair. But first you need to get to grips with what a force is! Game of Magnets is a game The News Junkie launched years ago. When you see a The News Junkie magnet in Given how successful the Switch has been, it's understandable that we've seen quite a few carry case options arrive on the market. However, the MagGo offers something a little different; instead of fiddly zips and clasps, it uses magnets.Matching Magnet Game (via Dream A Little Bigger) This cute free printable comes with instructions and quirky characters to make up a fun matching game – with a magnetic twist! Magnet Maze Game (via Cakies) This inventive game takes a few basic materials like a paper plates and turns them into engaging games. See how long it’ll take for the rabbit to find the carrots! These activities have been provided by Hamilton Trust as part of their mixed age group science lessons.

If ANY magnets "KLUSTER" together during your turn, you collect all the affected magnets and lose the ability to play a magnet.We are here to help enhance learning at home! Sign-up to receive weekly teacher tips, fun activities, mindfulness and exercise ideas, and more for grades K-5. Iron is magnetic, so any metal with iron in it will be attracted to a magnet. Steel contains iron, so a steel paperclip will be attracted to a magnet too. Damien has over a decade of professional writing experience under his belt, as well as a repulsively hairy belly. Rumours that he turned down a role in The Hobbit to work on Nintendo Life are, to the best of our knowledge, completely and utterly unfounded. This short film looks at magnets, where they come from, and where magnetic materials can be found. Greg tells us about magnetic attraction and repulsion and investigates how to find the magnetic material in cereal. After finding out where we can see magnets in our daily lives, Mwaksy and Greg race each other to see who can use a magnet to fish more ferrous metal out of their rubbish - ready to be recycled.