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Year 3 · Science

Magnets Attract Or Repel

Year 3 learners practise how magnets attract and repel.

The activities include Explore Magnetism, Find Out How to Measure the Strength of a Magnet, Investigate Attraction and Repulsion in Magnets, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, interactive, teaching, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

Activities covered

  • Explore Magnetism
  • Find Out How to Measure the Strength of a Magnet
  • Investigate Attraction and Repulsion in Magnets
  • Investigate How Magnets Attract and Repel
  • Know Facts About Magnets
  • Look at How Magnets Attract Magnetic Objects
  • Understand Magnetic Forces
  • Understand the Forces of Magnetism
  • Understand When Magnets Attract or Repel

Checked learning resources

  • Magnetic Force At A Distance

    Oak National Academy · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can observe and measure magnetic forces acting at a distance. Magnetic forces are forces caused by magnets. Magnetic forces are non-contact forces. A magnet can act at a distance so it does n

  • Strongest Magnet Non Statutory

    Oak National Academy · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can explore the strength of different magnets and find fair ways to compare them. Magnets vary in strength, with strong magnets creating larger magnetic forces Magnetic forces can act at a di

  • Putting Magnets Together Attract Or Repel

    Oak National Academy · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can predict whether two magnets will attract or repel each other, depending on which poles are facing. Magnets have two poles: north-seeking and south-seeking Opposite poles on a magnet attra

  • Magnetic And Non Magnetic Materials

    Oak National Academy · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can compare and group together everyday materials on the basis of whether they are attracted to a magnet, and identify some magnetic materials. Magnetic materials will be attracted to a magne

  • Magnetic Force At A Distance worksheet and quizzes

    Oak National Academy · Interactive · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can observe and measure magnetic forces acting at a distance. Magnetic forces are forces caused by magnets. Magnetic forces are non-contact forces. A magnet can act at a distance so it does n

  • Different Magnets And Their Parts worksheet and quizzes

    Oak National Academy · Interactive · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can identify and name different types of magnets and their parts. Magnets can be different sizes and shapes. There are different types of magnets, including bar, ring, button and horseshoe. S

  • Magnetic Force At A Distance lesson slides

    Oak National Academy · Teaching · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can observe and measure magnetic forces acting at a distance. Magnetic forces are forces caused by magnets. Magnetic forces are non-contact forces. A magnet can act at a distance so it does n

  • Strongest Magnet Non Statutory lesson slides

    Oak National Academy · Teaching · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can explore the strength of different magnets and find fair ways to compare them. Magnets vary in strength, with strong magnets creating larger magnetic forces Magnetic forces can act at a di