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    Home » Magnet Experiments » Car Track Magnet Game

    Car Track Magnet Game

    May 16, 2023 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

    Magnets are a great tool to introduce young children to the wonders of science. There are lots of lovely, inexpensive chunky magnets available that can be used in lots of different creative ways.

    Car track magnet game

    This simple car track is a fun way to introduce young children to magnets. You can use my handy template or draw your own!

    magnetic car track science activity for preschoolers

    You’ll need

    White cardboard

    Pens or pencils

    Magnet

    Stainless steel paperclips

    Instructions

    Print the template or draw a track and a small car on a piece of card.

    Place a paperclip over the car.

    Use the magnet to move the car and paperclip around the track.

    Car and track template
    road track with small car images for a magnet activity for kids

    Quick magnet recap

    Magnets have two ends called poles, a north pole and a south pole. If you put two poles that are the same together, you can feel them pushing each other apart ( they repel each other ). Two different poles attract each other.

    two magnet diagram showing like poles repelling and different poles attracting each other

    Magnets attract some metals but NOT all metals.

    Magnets attract iron, nickel and steel.

    Materials that are attracted to a magnet are called magnetic materials.

    Uses of magnets

    Screwdrivers often have magnets on the end to help hold a screw in place.

    Sorting recycling. The tins and cans made from steel are attracted to a giant magnet to be separated from aluminium products.

    Magnets are used in compasses.

    Speakers, TVs, computers and other electrical appliances often contain magnets.

    Learn more about magnets and magnetism with my collection of magnet activities for kids!

    Teach Beside Me has a great magnetic pendulum you might like too!

    Magnetic car track activity for kids

    Scientific concepts

    Magnets

    Magnetism

    Last Updated on May 16, 2023 by Emma Vanstone

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