Magnetism worksheets
Magnets, poles and magnetic materials.
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How to make magnetism worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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About these magnetism worksheets
Magnets attract iron, nickel and cobalt, but not most other metals, which surprises many students. These worksheets cover poles, attraction and repulsion, magnetic fields, compasses, electromagnets and Earth’s own magnetism, with a sort of magnetic and non-magnetic objects.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 key terms, 10 items to sort, 10 true-or-false statements, 8 multiple-choice questions, 8 fill-in-the-blank sentences and 4 short-answer questions. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: match words to meanings, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice, sort the words, short answers, word search.
- Key words: magnet, north pole, south pole, attract, repel, magnetic field, compass, electromagnet, magnetic material, lodestone, bar magnet, field lines.
- Best for: grades 3–8 (ages 8–14).
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Frequently asked questions
Are all metals magnetic?
No. Iron, nickel and cobalt (and steel) are magnetic; aluminium, copper, gold and silver are not.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 3–8 (ages 8–14). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.
Can I choose the kinds of questions?
Yes. Switch each section on or off (matching, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice and more) and choose how many questions go in each.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.