Identify Magnetic Objects

In this worksheet, students will identify everyday materials that are magnetic.

Key stage: KS 2

Year: Year 3 Science worksheets

Curriculum topic: Forces and Magnets

Curriculum subtopic: Materials: Magnetic or Not?

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Worksheet Overview

A magnet is a metal. It attracts or repels other materials.

magnet with nails

Not all metals are magnetic.

The following four metals are the only ones that are magnetic:

iron
nickel
steel
cobalt

We are going to have a look at a range of different everyday objects and decide whether or not they are magnetic.

Are you ready to begin?

girl thinking

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