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Magnetic Material Sorter

Free Year 3 science game — sort explicitly named materials by noticeable attraction to an ordinary classroom magnet. No account needed.

About Magnetic Material Sorter

Sort selected explicitly named materials by whether they show noticeable attraction to an ordinary classroom magnet. Correct answers can trigger celebrations. Feedback and retry options depend on the game.

Curriculum purpose

Learning objective: Predict and classify selected explicitly named materials by noticeable attraction to an ordinary classroom magnet.

Curriculum anchor: England Year 3 science: compare and group materials by whether they are attracted to a magnet.

This game is designed as short independent practice after an idea has been introduced. It does not replace direct teaching, mathematical or scientific discussion, or an adult checking whether the learner can explain the idea away from the screen.

For parents and carers

Predict before testing supervised, labelled samples; keep small or strong magnets away from mouths and electronic devices, and do not infer material from appearance. Take a break when you need one.

Frequently asked questions

Does it need an account? No. The game runs in the browser and asks for no name, email address, school or location.

Is it timed? Timing varies by activity. Check the available modes and instructions before starting.

Can it be used on a phone? Controls vary by game. Use the on-screen buttons or read the instructions for keyboard and drag actions.

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