Magnet MagicGrade 2 Science for Kids

What magnets pull, how their poles push and pull, and how far their force reaches.

Magnet Magic helps second graders test which things stick to a magnet, see poles push and pull, and measure how a magnet's pull gets weaker farther away. Interactive magnet experiments with a friendly read-aloud voice.

  • Grade 2 · Ages 7–8
  • 3 lessons
  • 3 experiments
  • 12 practice questions
  • About 25 min
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  • What Sticks?
  • Magnet Test
  • Push and Pull Poles
  • Pole Pairs
  • How Far Does It Reach?
  • Pull Power

Science lab course · Grade 2

Magnet Magic · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

Test which things stick to a magnet, see magnet poles push and pull, and measure how a magnet's pull gets weaker farther away.

  • Magnets pull things made of iron and steel. They don't pull wood, plastic or paper.
  • Opposite poles attract and the same poles repel.
  • A magnet's pull is strongest up close and gets weaker farther away.

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • Invisible forces

    Magnets show kids that forces can act without touching, a fascinating science idea.

  • Testing materials

    Kids discover that only some metals are magnetic, learning to test rather than guess.

  • Magnets in life

    Fridge doors, compasses and speakers all use magnets.

Inside Magnet Magic

How the Course Works

Each level has a short read-aloud lesson, an interactive experiment and a mini quiz.

  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    What Sticks?

    A magnet pulls some things toward it without touching them!

  2. Step 2 · Experiment

    Magnet Test

    Let's hold a magnet near different things. Which ones will stick?

  3. Step 3 · Lesson

    Push and Pull Poles

    Every magnet has two ends called poles: north (N) and south (S).

  4. Step 4 · Experiment

    Pole Pairs

    Let's bring two magnets together. Will they snap together or push apart?

  5. Step 5 · Lesson

    How Far Does It Reach?

    A magnet's pull is strongest up close.

  6. Step 6 · Experiment

    Pull Power

    Let's move a paper clip farther and farther from a magnet and measure the pull.

Lesson preview

A Peek Inside the Lesson

This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.

What Sticks?

A magnet pulls some things toward it without touching them!

Magnets pull things made of iron or steel, like paper clips and nails.

Magnets don't pull wood, plastic, paper or glass.

Push and Pull Poles

Every magnet has two ends called poles: north (N) and south (S).

A north pole and a south pole pull together. They attract!

Two of the same poles push apart. They repel!

How Far Does It Reach?

A magnet's pull is strongest up close.

The farther away something is, the weaker the pull.

Magnets can even pull through paper and water!

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Give your child a fridge magnet and let them test objects around the house. Make two piles: sticks and doesn't stick.

Magnet Test

  1. Take a fridge magnet around your home.
  2. Test 10 things: does it stick?
  3. Make a list: magnetic and not magnetic.

Magnets pull things made of iron and steel. They don't pull wood, plastic or paper.

Pole Pairs

  1. Get two bar magnets (or fridge magnets).
  2. Bring the ends close slowly.
  3. Feel them pull together or push apart!

Opposite poles attract and the same poles repel.

Pull Power

  1. Put a paper clip on a ruler.
  2. Slide a magnet slowly toward it.
  3. At what distance does the clip jump to the magnet?

A magnet's pull is strongest up close and gets weaker farther away.

Practice

Grade 2 Science Practice Questions

Real questions from Magnet Magic. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.

  1. Question 1

    Which thing sticks to a magnet?

    • A.A pencil
    • B.A paper
    • C.A paper clip
    Show answer

    A paper clip

  2. Question 2

    What are the ends of a magnet called?

    • A.Poles
    • B.Tails
    • C.Corners
    Show answer

    Poles

  3. Question 3

    Where is a magnet's pull strongest?

    • A.Far away
    • B.Up close
    • C.It's the same everywhere
    Show answer

    Up close

The full course has 12 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.

Magnet Magic · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Magnet Magic is a grade 2 science course for kids ages 7–8. That is Year 3 science in the UK and Year 2 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

Test which things stick to a magnet, see magnet poles push and pull, and measure how a magnet's pull gets weaker farther away. Along the way they practice: Magnets pull things made of iron and steel. They don't pull wood, plastic or paper; Opposite poles attract and the same poles repel; A magnet's pull is strongest up close and gets weaker farther away.

How long does the course take?

About 25 minutes in total, split into 3 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Magnet Magic is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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