📚 Topic Summary
Magnets have two ends called poles: a north pole and a south pole. Opposite poles (north and south) attract each other, which means they pull together. Like poles (north and north, or south and south) repel each other, which means they push away from each other. This attraction and repulsion is a fundamental property of magnets, and it's how they stick to your fridge or make a compass work!
🧲 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
- Terms:
- 🧭 North Pole
- 🌍 South Pole
- ↔️ Attract
- 🚫 Repel
- 🧲 Magnet
- Definitions:
- A. The end of a magnet that points towards the geographic South Pole.
- B. To push away.
- C. An object that produces a magnetic field.
- D. The end of a magnet that points towards the geographic North Pole.
- E. To pull towards.
Write the correct letter next to each term:
- North Pole: ____
- South Pole: ____
- Attract: ____
- Repel: ____
- Magnet: ____
✏️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following sentences using the words attract, repel, north, and south.
- The ______ pole of a magnet will _______ the south pole of another magnet.
- Like poles ________ each other. For example, a north pole will repel another _______ pole.
- Magnets _________ or repel because of their magnetic field.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you have two bar magnets. How could you use them to pick up a paperclip without touching it? Explain your answer.