Identify Magnets that Attract or Repel

Explore magnetism with this colorful science worksheet! Students will first learn about the north and south poles of magnets: opposite poles attract one another, while like poles repel. Young scientists are then asked to review five pairs of magnets and determine whether they will attract or repel. The magnets have different shapes, sizes, and colors, so learners must focus on the poles to answer correctly.

This worksheet is a great way to introduce third and fourth graders to magnetic forces. Understanding how magnets attract or repel each other provides foundational knowledge for students to later explore the factors that affect the strength of magnetic forces.