Magnetism is a non-contact force. For example, a magnetic force can be acting on a paper clip when a magnet is nearby but not...

Physics Narrative 5-11 11-14

The attraction isn’t strong enough to lift large flakes, as each contains only a few magnetic particles. In crushed cereal the...

Enrichment Activity 5-11 11-14

Imagine two bars of iron placed side-by-side on a table. One of them is a bar magnet, the other is not. From the outside it is...

Physics Narrative 5-11

Suggestions for activities to aid the teaching of 'exploring magnets' based on the Physics Narrative and the Teaching Guidance...

Classroom Activity 5-11

Magnetism is mysterious because we cannot see what is causing the force, we can only see its effects. Clearly it has links to...

Classroom Activity 5-11