Magnets science lesson

Year 3 Science – Magnets Resource Bundle

Make learning about Magnets fun, engaging and interactive with this colourful collection of science resources, designed to support Year 3 children in developing their understanding of magnets.

This resource bundle encourages children to explore, investigate, predict and record their findings through a range of engaging activities.

What’s included?

1. Prior Knowledge Mind Map
   A colourful mind map for children to record everything they already know about magnets, including words, phrases, facts and questions.

2. Exploring Different Types of Magnets
   An investigation worksheet where children predict whether different magnet poles will attract or repel each other, record their results and complete a conclusion.

3. Science Investigation – Everyday Magnetic Objects
   Children investigate everyday objects to discover which materials are magnetic. They can record their results in a table and organise their findings using a Carroll Diagram.

4. Investigation Challenge
   A follow-up activity encouraging children to look carefully at their results, identify patterns and explain what they have discovered.

5. Everyday Uses of Magnets Mind Map
   A challenge activity where children identify and record different everyday uses of magnets, helping them make links between their science learning and the world around them.

Learning opportunities

Children will have opportunities to:

• Recall and share prior knowledge.
• Make predictions before carrying out investigations.
• Explore attraction and repulsion between magnetic poles.
• Identify everyday objects that are magnetic.
• Record and organise scientific results.
• Recognise patterns and explain their findings.
• Identify everyday uses of magnets.

Perfect for:

• Year 3 Science – Forces and Magnets.
• Introducing a new science topic.
• Practical investigations and group work.
• Whole-class teaching and independent activities.
• Science evidence and assessment of learning.

A fun, colourful and engaging collection of resources to help young scientists investigate, explore and discover the fascinating world of magnets!