English National Curriculum Science - Previous Lessons Science
Mission Objectives
Learn about magnetic fields
Learn about the law of magnetic attraction
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Words and meanings to learn
attract
to pull or draw towards oneself or itself
repel
to force back or push away
propulsion
the action of driving or pushing forwards
maglev train
a high speed train which is powered by magnetic fields and used in China
high speed train
a fast train which can reach at least 250 km/h (155 mph)
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Resources: Magnetic shielding, paperclip, thin thread, something to hold the magnet and a selection of magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
Handout: Record the impact of each material on the magnetic field.
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