Magnets

Magnetism

LO: Know that magnets attract some metals but not others

What are magnets?

• A magnet is something that can attract certain metals.

• Magnets are made out of iron and steel.

Open Ended

What are magnets?

Open Ended

What are magnets made of?

Magnet Characteristics

• All magnets attract certain metals.

• All magnets have two poles; north and south poles.

• Two same poles will repel each other.

• Two different poles will attract each other.

Multiple Choice

A north pole and a south pole will attract.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A magnet cannot not move which of the following objects?

• a paper clip

• a nail

• a staple

• a toothpick

Multiple Choice

All metals stick to magnets.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It is possible for a magnet to have only one pole.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When two magnets attract, they ______________

• push apart

• change colour

• get colder

• pull together

Multiple Choice

When two magnets repel, they ________________

• change colour

• pull together

• push apart

• get colder

Multiple Choice

What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?

• They will attract each other.

• They will repel each other.

• Both magnets will turn to the left

• Both magnets will turn to the right

Multiple Choice

Iron, Nickel and cobalt are all __________________ materials

• Shiny

• poles

• magnetic

• cold

Multiple Choice

How is Earth's magnetic field similar to that of a magnet?

• It is hundreds of miles long

• It has north and south poles

• It is made in Earth's core

• It is shaped like a horseshoe

Multiple Choice

Earth acts like a giant magnet because its center is made up MOSTLY of

• granite

• limestone

• iron

• nickel

Open Ended

What are some examples of objects that could stick to a magnet?