Science Class 6
Exploring Magnets
Which things a magnet pulls, why every magnet has two poles, and how a compass finds its way.
13 lessons · ~60 min total
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- 0 Start here A roadmap: what a magnet pulls, its two poles, and the compass. · 3 min You are here
- 1 Which things does a magnet pull? Iron and steel stick to a magnet. Being a metal is not enough. · 5 min
- 2 Every magnet has two poles The pull is strongest at the two ends of a magnet. · 5 min
- 3 Cut a magnet in half Each piece of a cut magnet has its own N and S. · 4 min
- 4 Push, or pull? Opposite poles pull. Matching poles push. · 5 min
- 5 A magnet does not need to touch The pull reaches across a gap and through thin things. · 5 min
- 6 Checkpoint: things, poles, cutting, push and pull A quick check of the first four ideas. · 4 min
- 7 Everyday uses of magnets A magnet holds, shuts and points. It does real work. · 4 min
- 8 Making a magnet, and losing one Stroke steel with a magnet to make one. Knocks and heat weaken it. · 5 min
- 9 The compass finds north A magnet that swings freely settles in the north-south line. · 5 min
- 10 Using magnets safely Keep magnets away from phones, TVs and computers. Never swallow one. · 4 min
- 11 The big picture The whole chapter on one screen. · 4 min
- 12 Track quiz Cheat-sheet table plus a reveal quiz — one question per idea. · 7 min
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