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Magnetism Exploration Worksheet

Magnetism Exploration Worksheet

Magnet and compass illustration

🧲 Part 1: Magnetic Predictions

Before testing, predict which items will be attracted to a magnet. Circle your prediction:

1. Paperclip

Will be attracted

Will NOT be attracted

2. Plastic toy

Will be attracted

Will NOT be attracted

3. Aluminium foil

Will be attracted

Will NOT be attracted

4. Steel spoon

Will be attracted

Will NOT be attracted

5. Rubber band

Will be attracted

Will NOT be attracted

🔍 Part 2: Investigation Results

Now test each item with your magnet and record your actual results:

6. Complete the table by writing "Attracted" or "Not Attracted" for each item:

Paperclip: ___________________

Plastic toy: ___________________

Aluminium foil: ___________________

Steel spoon: ___________________

Rubber band: ___________________

Coin: ___________________

7. Were any of your predictions wrong? Explain why you think this happened:

📏 Part 3: Distance and Magnetic Force

8. Test how distance affects magnetic force. Hold your magnet at different distances from a paperclip and record what happens:

At 1 centimetre away: ___________________

At 3 centimetres away: ___________________

At 5 centimetres away: ___________________

At 10 centimetres away: ___________________

9. What pattern do you notice about distance and magnetic force?

🧭 Part 4: Understanding Magnetism

10. Check all the statements that are TRUE about magnets:

All metals are magnetic

Magnets have north and south poles

Magnetism works through the air (no contact needed)

Only iron, nickel, and cobalt are magnetic metals

Magnetism is the same as gravity

11. Fill in the blanks about magnetic poles:

Opposite poles (north and south) __________ each other, while the same poles (north and north) __________ each other.

12. Match the materials with whether they are magnetic or not:
1. Iron nail
2. Copper wire
3. Nickel coin
4. Plastic ruler
A. Not magnetic
B. Magnetic
C. Magnetic
D. Not magnetic

💭 Part 5: Reflection and Applications

13. Draw a diagram showing what happens when you bring a magnet close to a compass needle:
14. What surprised you most about magnetism during today's investigation?
15. Name two real-world uses of magnets that you know about:

1. ___________________________________

2. ___________________________________

16. If you could investigate magnets further, what question would you like to explore?

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