Help students build their understanding of forces acting at a distance with our engaging Magnetic Things picture card set. Designed for upper primary classrooms, this resource supports students in investigating how magnets exert a force on objects without direct contact, laying the groundwork for deeper learning about forces and interactions between objects.

Investigate Which Objects Experience a Magnetic Force

This printable resource includes 40 picture cards featuring everyday objects that are either attracted to magnets or not affected by them. Students use the cards to observe, sort and classify objects based on whether a magnetic force is acting.

The set includes familiar items made from materials such as iron, steel, aluminium, and plastic, supporting students to investigate which materials experience a magnetic (non‑contact) force and to identify patterns through observation and categorisation.

Launch a Non‑Contact Force Investigation

Ready to explore how magnets exert forces without touching? These picture cards make it easy to set up hands‑on investigations, whether students are working in small groups or rotating through science stations. Use the cards to prompt discussion about how forces act between objects and what evidence shows that a force is present.

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