G4U3 Magnets

What is a magnet?

• A type of metal

• A device with buttons

• A material that attracts iron

Why do magnets attract certain materials?

• Because they are colorful

• Because of their magnetic field

• Because they are warm

Which of the following is a natural magnet?

• Bar of gold

• Lodestone

• Wooden stick

What happens when you bring two South poles of a magnet close together?

• They repel

• They attract

• They stay still

Magnets can attract materials like ____, nickel and cobalt.

Our planet Earth is a giant ______

Earth's ________ field is generated by the movement of molten iron and nickel

When an object becomes a magnet, it is called __________.

• Magical

• Magnetized

• Sticky

What is the purpose of a compass?

• Navigating direction

• Playing music

• Measuring temperature

What happens when you bring South and North poles of a magnet close together?

• They attract

• They repel

• They stay still