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.

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.

A practical activity where young children can investigate properties of materials.

This practical activity allows children to explore how absorbent different materials are and helps them to learn about the suitability of different materials for different uses.