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P3 Magnets

In science we have been learning about magnets. 

We found that materials that ‘stick’ to magnets are called Magnetic.  We tested lots of different materials and found that most, but not all metals are Magnetic.  Paper clips are magnetic, but metal cake cases are not. 

James

Kate

Callum

We discovered that magnets have a North and a South Pole and we observed the way in which poles attract and repel.

Colin uses his knowledge of magnets to make them ‘float’!

At ‘Circle Time Science’ we decided to find out which of our science magnets was the strongest.   Nicole thought the horseshoe magnet would be the strongest because it was the biggest.    

Georgina counts.

Kailin and Nicole test their ideas.

Results are displayed in a table.

We were challenged to use magnets to make a car move without touching.  It was very tricky, but eventually we cracked it.  We can't show you pictures, just incase P2 are looking!  If you want to know how- just ask. 
 

Here is Ross playing Mrs Ferguson’s Magnetic game.  It was fun, but we thought we could do better.  Take a look.

P3 Magnetic Games

Sameen

Eva and Amy

Zia and Holly

Here you can see Andrew, Amy, Holly, Jay and Zia having fun with magnets.