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Magnets can be fun but they are also very useful.

Forces - Magnets

Magnets are special objects that can pull some metals without touching them. Explore how magnets attract, repel, and help in games, fridges, and everyday machines.

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Fascinating Fact:

Look for magnetic objects like paperclips, some screws, fridge doors, and certain toys that a magnet can pick up.

In KS1 Science, children discover that magnets can attract some metals and not others. They also learn how magnets are used in toys, doors, and machines to make jobs easier.

Key Terms

Magnet: An object that can pull, or attract, some types of metal without touching them.
Magnetic Material: A material, like iron or steel, that a magnet can attract.
Attract and Repel: Attract means pull together; repel means push away, like magnet poles that do not match.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What metals do magnets attract in KS1 Science?

In KS1 Science, children learn that magnets attract some metals such as iron and steel. They usually do not attract metals like aluminium, copper, or gold.

How do magnets attract and repel each other?

Magnets have two ends called poles. Opposite poles attract and pull together. The same poles repel and push away from each other.

Where do we use magnets in everyday life?

Magnets are used in fridge doors, magnetic toys, cupboard catches, speakers, and some machines to hold, move, or control metal parts.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Connor is learning numbers at school. Connor can move the numbers round. The numbers stick to a metal board. The numbers do not fall off. The numbers have _______ inside them.

Batteries

Water

Magnets

Air

These are number magnets. There are also letter magnets. Have you used number magnets or letter magnets?

2 .

These building bricks are made of plastic. Tom tries to pick them up with a magnet. But the magnet will not pick up the bricks. Why will the magnet not pick up the bricks?

Because the bricks are different colours

Because Tom was holding the magnet the wrong way round

Because the bricks are made of plastic

Because the bricks are too small

Magnets do not pick up things that have no metal in them

3 .

What are these?

Cups

Nails

Hammers

Magnets

Magnets have a North end and a South end

4 .

This magnet is picking up a lot of nails. The nails are made of ____.

Plastic

Iron

Rubber

String

Magnets attract iron and steel

5 .

This magnet is very big and powerful. It is being used in a _____ ____.

Playground

School yard

Scrap yard

Farm yard

This magnet can pick up and drop heavy pieces of scrap metal. Lots of old cars end up in scrap yards

6 .

This helps people use maps to find their way. The needle is a magnet. What is it?

Clock

Watch

Timer

Compass

Have you ever used a compass like this one?

7 .

These are letter magnets on a board. What must be inside the board?

Wood

Plastic

Water

Metal

The frame may be plastic or wood, but the magnets will only stick to a metal board. The metal is steel

8 .

These toy cows are made of wood. Amy tries to pick them up with a magnet. But the magnet will not pick up the toy cows. Why will the magnet not pick up the toy cows?