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Magnetic Objects Sorting Worksheet

Help the museum team sort a box of mixed-up objects. Use what you know about magnets to investigate, classify and explain.

Sort the museum box

A magnet attracts objects made from magnetic materials such as iron and most steel. It does not attract every metal: aluminium and copper are not magnetic.

1.The team tests a steel paper clip, an iron nail, a wooden lolly stick, a plastic button and an aluminium drinks can. Which objects should go in the “attracted to a magnet” tray?
2.A shiny object is metal. Does that prove a magnet will attract it? Choose the best explanation.
  • Yes. Every metal is magnetic.
  • No. Some metals, such as aluminium, are not attracted to magnets.
  • Yes. Shiny objects are always made of iron.
  • No. Magnets only attract plastic.
3.Complete the museum label: A magnet has two poles called the pole and the pole.

Investigate the mystery

Two bar magnets are brought close together. The team observes that sometimes they pull together and sometimes they push apart.

4.Which pole arrangement makes the two magnets push apart?
  • North facing south
  • South facing north
  • North facing north
  • A pole facing the middle of a wooden ruler
5.Write one sentence explaining what happens when a north pole faces a south pole.
6.The museum team wants to find out whether a coin is magnetic. Describe a fair test they could do and state what result would show that the coin is attracted.
7.Sort these objects into “attracted” and “not attracted” groups: a steel stapler, an iron key, a copper object, a plastic ruler, a rubber eraser and an aluminium drinks can. The copper object is made of solid copper, with no steel or iron parts. Write each object under the correct heading.
8.A paper clip jumps towards a magnet even though there is a small air gap. What does this show about magnetic force?
  • It can act without objects touching.
  • It only works under water.
  • It is a type of sound.
  • It makes all nearby objects magnetic.
9.A paper sheet is placed between a magnet and a paper clip. Predict what will happen, then explain why.
10.The team must pick up a fallen steel pin without touching it. Suggest a tool they could use and explain why it works.

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  • Magnetic Objects Sorting Worksheet, page 1 of 3: Sort the museum box, Investigate the mystery

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  • Magnetic Objects Sorting Worksheet, page 2 of 3: 5. Write one sentence explaining what happens when a north pole faces a south pole.

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  • Magnetic Objects Sorting Worksheet, page 3 of 3: 10. The team must pick up a fallen steel pin without touching it. Suggest a tool they…

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