Year 3 Science | Forces and Magnets | Lesson 6: Can We Solve Challenges Using Magnets?
Scintillating Science is an engaging primary science scheme of work that ensures full coverage of both substantive and disciplinary knowledge. Designed with the latest guidance from the Ofsted science subject report in mind, our scheme offers a carefully sequenced and easy-to-follow approach to science teaching.
Science Scheme | Year 3 | Block 2: Forces and Magnets | Lesson 6: Can We Solve Challenges Using Magnets? is the final lesson in the second unit for Year 3. Although the blocks are designed to be taught in sequence, they can be adapted to suit your school’s curriculum planning.
This lesson gives pupils the opportunity to apply their knowledge of magnets in a practical, problem-solving context. It supports the development of working scientifically skills, encouraging children to plan and carry out investigations using magnetic forces.
Each lesson includes:
- 🧪 Interactive slides with teacher notes to model and support key learning
- 🧪 Comprehensive lesson plans with vocabulary, misconceptions, cross-curricular links, key questions, assessment guidance, teacher subject knowledge, and prior learning information
- 🧪 Continuous provision ideas and guidance for extended learning
- 🧪 Differentiated worksheets and follow-up activities to suit all ability levels
Use this lesson as a practical way to consolidate learning from the Forces and Magnets
