Exploring Magnets
A Grade 3 science worksheet to explore the properties of magnets, identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials, and understand their uses.
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Exploring Magnets
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which of these materials is attracted to a magnet?
Wood
Iron
Plastic
Glass
2. What happens when two like poles of magnets are brought close together?
They attract
They repel
Nothing happens
They break
3. A magnet has two poles: a North pole and a pole.
4. The force of a magnet is strongest at its .
5. All metals are attracted to magnets.
True
False
6. A magnet can attract objects through some materials like paper or thin plastic.
True
False
7. Name two everyday objects that use magnets.
8. Describe one way you can make a temporary magnet.