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Science·Forces & Motion·conceptual

Magnetic Fields

Describe magnetic poles (north and south), explain attraction and repulsion between poles, describe magnetic field lines plotted using a compass, and explain the Earth's magnetic field and its practical uses

Suggested ages 11–12

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Evidence of understanding

States the rule for attraction and repulsion of magnetic poles
Draws the magnetic field pattern around a bar magnet from memory or compass readings
Explains why a compass needle points north
Explains that the Earth has a magnetic field and describes how it is used for navigation

Assessment prompt

If Magnetic Fields used a compass and iron filings to map the magnetic field around a bar magnet, could they describe what pattern the field lines make and explain why a compass needle always points roughly north?

Standards alignment

MS-PS2-5US · ngss-ms

MS-PS2-5

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Middle School

KS3.Sci.Phys.MotionAndForces.8GB · uk-nc-2013

Magnetic Poles and Fields

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3