CBSE · Class 6 · Science · Chapter 4

Exploring Magnets

Investigate magnetic and non-magnetic materials, magnetic poles, attraction, repulsion and the use of magnets.

6 lessons 40 min
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Lessons in this chapter

  1. 1Magnets and Magnetic MaterialsExplore where magnets are found, how their shapes vary, and which everyday materials respond to them.
  2. 2Magnetic Poles and Where Magnetism Is StrongestUse iron filings and careful reasoning to discover magnetic poles and why they always occur in pairs.
  3. 3Magnets as Direction FindersDiscover why freely moving magnets align north-south and how that property becomes a working compass.
  4. 4Attraction and Repulsion Between MagnetsLearn how magnetic poles attract or repel, why repulsion reveals a true magnet, and how magnetic effects can act through materials.
  5. 5Using Magnets in Clever WaysApply magnetic attraction and repulsion to toys, retrieval tasks, safe storage, and real-world extensions.
  6. 6Chapter Summary and PracticeConnect every major idea about magnets and strengthen understanding through mixed reasoning and application practice.
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