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.

This document provides information about sand paper (glass paper) and files. It explains which to use, how to use them and the control measures needed.

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