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Magnets are materials that carry a static magnetic field around it (Tom, 2006).
Typical magnets are called permanent magnets, which consist of distinctive metals
such as iron, or a mixture (Tom, 2006).
Other types of magnets require electricity to flow through coiled wires to generate
a magnetic field (Tom, 2006).
A magnetic field is a region in which there is a force that may attract or repel other
materials (Borges, Tecnico & Gilbert, 1998).
Magnetic poles are regions that create forces of attraction and repulsion, which are
located at the ends of each magnet. Poles repeatedly exist in pairs in magnetised
bodies and cannot be separated (Cullity & Graham, 2009).
The parallel alignment of magnetic movement is a type of magnetic order, which
occurs when the atomic moments form two equivalent but incompatibly
positioned magnetic sublattices (Coey, 2009).
Hard magnetic materials are appropriate for permanent magnets, as after
magnetised they persist in a magnetised state. Temporary magnets without
hesitation lose their magnetisation as soon as the magnetic field is removed (Coey,
2009).
Magnetism is a force of attraction or repulsion of the moving of electrically
charged particles that manifests at a distance, due to a magnetic field (Woodford,
2008).
Magnets exhibit a strong magnetic field that attracts materials to it. They are
characterised by two poles (dipoles), the north (N) and south (S) poles (Kurtus,
2013).
Any two magnets will be attracted by their opposite poles whilst the same poles of
magnets will repel; the magnetic force pushes them apart (Woodford, 2008).
A magnetic field can be described as the invisible area between the opposite poles
of a magnet that attract other magnets or other magnetic materials at a distance
(Woodford, 2014).
It refers to the potential a magnet can react at a distant, either causing a pushing
or pulling force on another object (Mannell, 2014).
Magnetic fields (MF) can penetrate through all sorts of materials (Woodford,
2014).
The direction of the MF represents the direction a north pole would point (Cole,
2003).
Magnetism is a force created by electric currents (Woodford, 2014). The earth is
magnetic because it holds rocks which contain magnetic properties like iron
(Woodford, 2014) and nickel (RimstarOrg, 2014).
Compass needles are attracted to the top of the earths magnetic field which is the
North Pole/Magnetic North (technically the Earths North pole is charged as South
as opposites attract!) (Ashford, 2010).
We can magnetize any magnetic material (nail, needle, pin) by running a magnet
over it many times in the same direction (Woodford, 2014). Compass needle must
be positioned parallel to the ground or it may be interrupted by other magnetic
fields (Lunk & Beichner, 2011).
Permanent Magnet never loses charge, always magnetic vs. Soft magnet Not
constantly charged, loses magnetism e.g. Nickel, Iron (Blatt, & Houghton, n.d ).
Within each magnetic material lies dipoles (like atoms) that sit in several domains
(sections). Each domain points in a different direction until the object is
magnetized and the dipoles turn to face the same way (RimstarOrg, 2014).
As the nickel is heated the dipoles begin to spin randomly and upon reaching Curie
Point [Nickel = 358C - RimstarOrg, 2014](named after Pierre Curie [Science
Buddies Staff, 2014]) the diploes ungroup from their domains (Department of
Physics, University of Illinois, 2014), making the magnet loose its magnetism.
Upon cooling the diploes again point in the same direction and become attracted
to the magnet once more (RimstarOrg, 2014).
Increasing the magnets temperature decreases its strength (Science Buddies Staff,
2014).
Magnets can be irreversibly destroyed if heated above a certain temp (Caldon,
2001.)

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ST2D7PW Describes everyday interactions between objects that result from contact and non
contact forces.
Carry out tests to investigate the forces of attraction and repulsion between magnets.
ST237PW Describes everyday interactions between objects that result from contact and non
contact forces.
Carry out tests to investigate the forces of attraction and repulsion between magnets.
SSS2.7 Describes how and why people and technologies interact to meet needs and explains
the effects of these interactions on people and the environment.
Describes how changes in technology have affected lifestyles and the environment, eg media
technologies
Examines a variety of systems that have been designed to meet needs in communities and
identifies the advantages and disadvantages of their use, eg. Sewerage treatment works, postal
system, electricity
ST2D7PW Describes everyday interactions between objects that result from contact and non
contact forces.
Carry out tests to investigate the forces of attraction and repulsion between magnets.
ST2D7PW Describes everyday interactions between objects that result from contact and non
contact forces.
Carry out tests to investigate the forces of attraction and repulsion between magnets.
SCIENCE: ST2-7PW Describes everyday interactions between objects that result from contact
and non-contact forces
Investigate the effect of forces on the behavior of objects, e.g. Magnetism on the needle of a
compass
MATH: MA2-1WM uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent,
mathematical ideas
Use a compass to find North and then East, South and West and indicate North, East, South
and West, respectively, on a compass rose
Determine the directions NE, SE, SW and NW
Use an arrow to represent North on a map
MA2-17MG uses simple maps and grids to represent position and follow routes, including
using compass directions
Interpret simple scales on maps and plans, e.g. 'One centimeter on the map represents half a
meter in real life' (Reasoning).
SCIENCE: ST2-7PW Describes everyday interactions between objects that result from contact
and non-contact forces
Investigate the forces of attraction and repulsion between magnets are how they vary by
exploring effects of hot and cold
MATH: MA2-18SP selects appropriate methods to collect data and constructs compare
interprets and evaluated data displays including tables, picture graphs and column graphs
Collect, represent, analyze, interpret and evaluate data, assign and use probabilities, and
make sound judgments
DRAMA - DRAS2.3 sequences the action of the drama to create meaning for an audience
Demonstrates how characters interact with each other
Makes decisions with others in various groupings about sequencing and dramatic structure
to convey meaning
Organises the space to devise and present their drama