This is the sixth lesson in a unit of work on forces which could be adapted for use at KS3 or GCSE. The lesson introduces pupils to non-contact forces and using two short practicals to explore different aspects of magnetic fields.
During this lesson pupils will:
- Discuss how magnets attract and repel and the Earth attracts things.
- Identify non-contact forces and attempt to explain how they work.
- Write a definition of non-contact forces.
- Complete a matching activity about force fields.
- Use iron filings and a bar magnet to observe a magnetic field.
- Use a plotting compass and bar magnet to draw field lines around the magnet.
- Complete some short consolidation tasks to review learning.
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