This explainer on magnets and magnetism is intended for our elementary and middle-school readers. If you're feeling magnetically drawn to read more on this topic, check out our long-form article How …

Magnetism For Kids: How Do Magnets Work? In this article you will be learning what is magnetism, what is magnetic field, how do magnets work, what is compass, how the earth is a huge magnet etc. Let’s …

Oct 12, 2024 · Magnets can be small enough to stick on your refrigerator, or huge enough to lift cars in junkyards. But what makes magnets so magical? A magnet has an invisible area around it called a …

Mar 25, 2026 · Learn how magnets work, why some things stick and others don’t, and fun experiments kids can try safely at home.

A magnet is a rock or a piece of metal that can pull certain types of metal toward itself. The force of magnets, called magnetism, is a basic force of nature, like electricity and gravity.

Before a flip, Earth's magnetic field gets weaker and moves around, like a spinning top wobbling before it falls over. Scientists know about these "flip-flops" by studying the magnetism in rocks on the sea …

Help K–5 students discover how do magnets work and the Earth itself creates a powerful invisible force. This visual lesson for homeschool families explains the 3D science of magnetic poles and repulsion …