
How can you map a field you cannot see? Trace the direction of a bar magnet’s field with a compass and interpret the spacing and direction of field lines.
Pupils try “Trace a field line with a plotting compass”. Includes the editable PowerPoint, a 50-minute lesson plan and a printable pupil sheet with equipment, instructions, example evidence and worked teacher answers.
KS3 physics for ages 11–14. Part of the magnetism and electromagnets sequence.
The download also includes 3 independently written practice sheets with teacher answers. The activities are Plotting a field line, Reading a magnetic field pattern and Challenge with two magnets.
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