Magnets
Magnets by Scoilnet
What is the relationship between a magnet and a compass? See materials that attract and repel in the magnetism themepage.
Some basic facts about magnets.
About Magnets
http://www.dowlingmagnets.com/about_magnets.php Added: 10 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesPresents a series of questions and answers about magnetism. Questions like, What are magents? Do magnets get weaker? What are magnets made from?
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Energy & Forces
Strand unit: Magnetism & Electricity
Suggestions for use: Use more for background information rather than in-class demonstration. Could, though, be presented to class and each question talked around and explained.
Magnetism PowerPoints
http://www.freeclubweb.com/powerpoints/science/magnets.html Added: 10 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: PresentationCollection of free PowerPoint presentations on the topic of magnetism, magnetic fields and electricity. American spelling.
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Energy & Forces
Strand unit: Magnetism & Electricity
Suggestions for use: Some of these could be used in a class presentation. Be aware of American spelling. Not very strong on images but they will give you good points around which to teach.
Science Lesson Plans on Magnets
https://sciencing.com/explain-magnets-kindergarteners-7294840.html Added: 10 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Lesson PlanFour lesson ideas looking at magnets, opposites attracting, iron in cereal and magnet strength.
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Energy & Forces
Strand unit: Magnetism & Electricity
Suggestions for use: Will provide a useful lesson idea. Does not go into huge detail.
Magnetism Worksheet
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/schools/...e_worksheet_magnets_and_springs.pdf Added: 10 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: ExperimentWell laid out printable organiser to record results of experiment about magnetism. Students test the magnetic nature of selected objects and record results.
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- 1-2
- SESE Science
Strand: Energy & Forces
Strand unit: Magnetism & Electricity
Suggestions for use: Print out and give to children. You will need to have the materials mention in the document prepared in advance.
The Science Behind Magnets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZtTVsIOA9c Added: 23 Jul 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoYoutube video of the science behind magnets and the role magnetism plays in protecting the earth.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Energy & Forces
Strand unit: Magnetism & Electricity
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- explore the use of magnets to lift and hold objects
- investigate how magnets may be made
- learn that magnets can push or pull magnetic materials
Suggestions for use: Use as a stimulus to introducing a lesson on magetic fields and how they are created. Include discussion around the impact of the north and south pole of a magnet.
Magnetism
Britannica's Foundation level look at magnets and magnetism.
Intermediate level has a lot more in-depth material.
