Learning Map
ScienceForces & Motionusually ages 11–12

Magnetic Fields

Describe magnetic poles (north and south), explain attraction and repulsion between poles, describe magnetic field lines plotted using a compass, and explain the Earth's magnetic field and its practical uses

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If your child used a compass and iron filings to map the magnetic field around a bar magnet, could they describe what pattern the field lines make and explain why a compass needle always points roughly north?

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Builds on
Magnetic Polesages 7–9KS3 magnetic field lines and Earth's magnetism extends KS2 magnetic poles, attraction and repulsion
Magnetic Fieldsthis skill · ages 11–12
Unlocks
Electromagnetsages 12–13Electromagnetism requires prior understanding of magnetic field lines and field direction — established in the magnetic fields topic

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Curriculum alignment

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This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

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