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Year 8 · Science

Magnetism

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Focus on how magnets and electromagnets work. Start with “Compare Magnetism to Gravity”, then explain the idea in your own words.

Year 8 learners practise how magnets and electromagnets work.

The activities include Compare Magnetism to Gravity, Compare Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets, Describe the Effects of Magnetic Fields, and related practice. The checked support below includes practice, teaching-practice, teaching, video. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

Activities covered

  • Compare Magnetism to Gravity
  • Compare Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets
  • Describe the Effects of Magnetic Fields
  • Explain How Bar Magnets work
  • Explain How Electromagnets Work
  • Explain how Materials become Magnetised and Demagnetised
  • Explain How to Make Magnets Using Electricity
  • Investigate Electromagnetism Experiments
  • Investigate Magnetic Fields
  • Learn About the Motor Effect
  • Revise Magnetism
  • Study the Magnetic Field of the Earth
  • Understand the Factors that Affect the Strength of an Electromagnet

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WatchOak National Academy

Oak: Electromagnets

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WatchOak National Academy

Oak: Magnetic Poles

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LearnOak National Academy

Oak lesson slides: Electromagnets

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LearnOak National Academy

Oak lesson slides: Magnetic Poles

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LearnPhysics-SchoolUK

KS3 Magnetism

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LearnTwinkl

The Motor Effect Illustration

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LearnTwinkl

The Earths Magnetic Field

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Magnetic Fields Investigation

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PrintOak National Academy

Oak worksheet: Electromagnets

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PrintOak National Academy

Oak worksheet: Magnetic Poles

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