Science at key stage 3 (Year 8)

Unit 8J: Magnets and electromagnets

Where the unit fits in

This unit builds on work done in unit 3E 'Magnets and springs' in the key stage 2 scheme of work and on unit 7J 'Electrical circuits'.

It lays the foundation for unit 9I 'Energy and electricity', which includes the generation and uses of electricity.

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.


	1. a. What can a magnet do?
	2. b. What can a magnet do?
	3. a. Can magnetism be stopped? Can magnets be made?
	4. b. Can magnetism be stopped? Can magnets be made?
	5. a. What is a magnetic field?
	6. b. What is a magnetic field?
	7. c. What is a magnetic field?
	8. d. What is a magnetic field?
	9. Checking progress
	10. a. How can electricity make a magnet?
	11. b. How can electricity make a magnet?
	12. How can we explain how electromagnets work?
	13. Reviewing work