Magnetic force is the force caused by a magnet.

To block something is to stop it from moving or having an effect.

A non-contact force is a force which occurs when objects are not touching each other.

A material is the thing that objects are made from such as wood.

To predict is to say what you think will happen.

Blocking magnetic force

Science

In this Simple forces including magnets unit, pupils learn to compare how things move on different surfaces. In the Forces including simple machines unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify the effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces

In the Everyday materials unit, pupils learnt to compare and group together materials on the basis of their simple physical properties. In this Simple forces including magnets unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to compare and group materials on the basis of whether they are attracted to a magnet or not

Simple forces including magnets 

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Scientists can carry out {{}} to test which materials allow magnetic force to pass through.

different items such as pencils and bottles 

the things that only clothes are made from

the things that all objects are made from 

Match the part of an investigation to the definition.

Look at the image.  If you put a thin piece of wood between the fork and the magnet, would the fork still be attracted to the magnet? 

Which of these could you get out of a glass bottle using a magnet? 

to make something move or have an effect 

to stop something from moving or having an effect 

to have no effect on whether something moves or changes

Which of these is the definition of “block”?

What is the name for the type of force that acts between objects that are touching each other? 

Which of these is **not** a type of magnet?

Match the pairs of poles to the behaviour of the magnets.

Would the magnets in this image attract or repel each other? 

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Blocking magnetic force

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.