It's Magnetic-2017

Introduction

We all know about refrigerator magnets. But do you know what happens when a magnet

breaks? How animals use magnetism? Learn more about magnetism and why it is so

important.

Task

Go on a fact finding mission to learn more about magnets. Use the links provided to visit

some websites to find the answers to questions about magnets and magnetism. Read

carefully and write your answers in your own words.

Process

1) What is magnetism?



2) List three properties of magnets.

 

 





http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/magnetism.htm [1]

 

3) Write down five facts about magnets that you find interesting.

 



http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/magnets.html [2]

 

4) What happens if you break a magnet in half?



http://www.egofelix.com/9809-break-a-magnet-in-half [3]



5) Explain how a compass

works.



http://www.livescience.com/32732-

how-does-a-compass-work.html [4]

 

6) What is an electromagnet?

7) How is an electromagnet made?



8) Give four examples of devices that

use electromagnets.



9) What is the rule of magnetism?



10) What are some some uses for

magnets?

http://cstmuseum.techno-science.ca/en/education/tell-me-about-background-information-for-magnets.php

http://www.explainthatstuff.com/magnetism.html

11) What are some animals that use magnetism to guide them in

their migrations? How do they do this?



http://science.howstuffworks.com/zoology/all-about-animals/animal-migration4.htm [7]

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Animals-and-the-Magnetic-Field-of-the-Earth-

81528.shtml [8]



12) In summary, write a short paragraph explaining why magnetism is so

important in our lives. Be sure to include supporting details.

Evaluation

 

 

Credits