Magnetic Poles

By the end of this unit, learners will:

  • understand that magnets have two poles: north and south;
  • explore how like poles repel and opposite poles attract;
  • use magnets to predict the behavior of poles in different scenarios.

 

Curriculum Alignment: Year 3 Science: Forces and magnets

  • describe magnets as having 2 poles
  • predict whether 2 magnets will attract or repel each other, depending on which poles are facing