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Science at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8J: Magnets and electromagnets

QCA

Language for learning

Through the activities in this unit pupils will be able to understand, use and spell correctly:

  • words and phrases relating to magnets and electromagnets, eg north-seeking pole, south-seeking pole, magnetic field, magnetic field line, core, solenoid, coil
  • words and phrases relating to scientific enquiry, eg qualitative and quantitative observation, range, precision, variable, trials, repeats

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