Lesson Planning

Teaching

• Ask questions on magnetism to get people thinking.
• Answer questions and write explanations using knowledge and understanding of magnetism.

Activities

1. Take part in a quiz to assess knowledge and understanding of magnetism (learnt through this block).
2. Ask questions that encourage participants at the science fair to think about magnetism and its effects.
3. Write explanations to answer these questions.
4. Quality test each other’s exhibits and pass on advice and praise using 2 stars and a wish.

Investigation - analysing secondary sources
Test your knowledge of magnetic forces. Design a poster to explain the science behind your game or activity. Stage it in an attractive eye catching way.

Vocabulary
Magnetic, non-magnetic, attract, repel, attraction, repulsion, poles, force