Magnetism Diagnostic Worksheet

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Magnets and magnetic fields illustration

🎯 WALT: Show what we already know about magnets and magnetic fields.

✅ Success Criteria: I can identify what magnets are, name types of magnets, describe magnetic poles, explain magnetic fields, and give everyday examples of magnets.

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which of the following materials is attracted to a magnet?

Plastic ruler

Iron nail

Wooden pencil

Glass bottle

2. Every magnet has two poles. What are they called?

East and West

Positive and Negative

North and South

Top and Bottom

3. What happens when two north poles of two magnets are placed near each other?

They attract each other

They repel each other

Nothing happens

They stick together permanently

4. Which of the following is an everyday use of magnets? (Tick ALL that apply)

Fridge door seal

Compass needle

Glass window

Electric motor

Wooden chair

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer

Answer each question in your own words.

5. In your own words, what is a magnet? Write one or two sentences.

6. Name two different types of magnets you know about.

Type 1: _______________________________

Type 2: _______________________________

7. What do you think a magnetic field is? Write what you already know or think.

8. Label the diagram below. Draw arrows to show the direction of the magnetic field lines around the bar magnet. Label the North pole and South pole.

Hint: Field lines travel from North to South outside the magnet.

9. Give two examples of magnets you might find in your home or school in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Example 1: _______________________________

Example 2: _______________________________

10. Do you think a magnet would attract a 10-cent coin? Explain your thinking.

🌟 Extension Activity

For students who finish early and want an extra challenge!

Extension: The Earth itself acts like a giant magnet. Explain how you think this helps animals or people. Use scientific vocabulary such as magnetic field, poles, and compass in your answer.

Bonus Challenge: Design a simple experiment you could do in class to test which materials are magnetic. List the materials you would need and describe what you would do.