echoesof.science · Ages 6–7
Magnets: push and pull
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A magnet can pull things towards it without touching them! But it only pulls on some things: things made of iron, like most paper clips and nails. Wood, plastic, paper and glass are not pulled at all.
Every magnet has two ends, called the north pole and the south pole.
Hold two magnets together. A north and a south pull together. Two norths, or two souths, push each other away!
The Earth is like a giant magnet too. That is why the needle of a compass always points north, and why sailors and walkers use compasses to find their way.
Experiment: Magnet hunt
- Guess first: will the magnet pull this thing? Write your guess.
- Hold the magnet close to the thing. Does it jump to the magnet or stick to it?
- Put it in the YES column or the NO column.
- Look at your YES things. What are they made of?
| Thing | I guess (yes/no) | Does it stick? (yes/no) |
|---|---|---|
| Paper clip | ||
| Pencil | ||
| Plastic spoon | ||
| Nail | ||
| Aluminium foil |
Questions
Draw two things a magnet pulls and two things it does not.
🍎Two south poles: push or pull?
push / pull
What are most of the YES things made of?
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