Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To explain the uses of magnets.
Working scientifically
- To research the uses of magnets.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can list
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National curriculum
Science
Forces and magnets
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Cross-curricular links
British values
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: True or false? and select volunteers to read each of the three statements to the class. Allow the children to discuss whether the statement is true or false with their partner.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could research one of the uses of magnets rather than electromagnets using the Resource: Uses of magnets; could limit their ‘expert’ research to magnets rather than electromagnets.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could research one of the uses of electromagnets rather than magnets using the Resource: Uses of magnets; could use a device with internet access to research additional uses of magnets or further research one of their known uses; could choose an extension activity relating to magnets from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: Forces and magnets.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: listing and describing some
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can list some uses of magnets (including compasses, doorbells, speakers, motors, Maglev trains, MRIs and toys).
- I can describe some uses of magnets (for example, magnets are used in compasses as the magnet moves and points to Earth’s magnetic North pole).
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Vocabulary definitions
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electromagnet
A magnet that can be turned on and off using electricity.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th June, 2024
