Product title

Science Explorer

Activity title on CD-Rom

Magnet puzzle

Key Stage and year

KS2, Y3

Curriculum Reference

 
Science

Primary Curriculum

QCA Y3 3E Magnets and springs
NC Sc1 KS2 Sc1 1 i Sc4 2 a

Scottish Guidelines

Environmental Studies 5-14 Society, Science and Technology Energy and Forces Level C

Teaching idea

Children should have used magnets in a variety of situations and have discovered the two poles of the magnet. Children complete the puzzle choosing the magnets that has the correct N/S orientation.
This activity will prove to be a very useful reinforcement activity linked to work on magnets. The activity is differentiated so children can choose 'easy' to 'expert'.

Learning outcome

Children will be able to demonstrate that they are aware of the properties of a magnet.

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