Magnet activities and the science of magnetism, safety with neodymium magnets and iron filings, why we teach magnetism and what the learning might look like.

Information about the different types of magnets and their safety measures, together with activities that demonstrate the properties of magnetism and information on the everyday use of magnets.

Guidance on safety measures that need to be considered when using any tool.

This practical activity describes how children can extract iron from breakfast cereal using a neodymium magnet.