Magnets and Engineering Design

Grade 3 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   A magnet is held near a steel paper clip. What happens?

   • nothing happens to the clip
   • the clip is pulled to the magnet
   • the clip is pushed away
2. 2.

   Which object will a magnet pick up?

   • a plastic button
   • an iron nail
   • a wooden spoon
3. 3.

   Two magnets have their north poles facing each other. What happens?

   • they stick at the middle
   • they pull together
   • they push apart
4. 4.

   A north pole faces a south pole. What happens?

   • they spin around
   • they push apart
   • they pull together
5. 5.

   Can a magnet pull a paper clip through a sheet of paper?

   • no, paper stops all magnets
   • no, magnets must touch to work
   • yes, magnets can pull without touching
6. 6.

   Where can a magnet hold up a note?

   • on a steel fridge door
   • on a glass window
   • on a wooden door
7. 7.

   A balloon is rubbed on hair, and then it sticks to a wall. What causes this?

   • magnetism
   • static electricity
   • gravity
8. 8.

   Which object is not pulled by a magnet?

   • an aluminum can
   • an iron nail
   • a steel can
9. 9.

   What happens to a magnet's pull as you move it farther from a paper clip?

   • it gets weaker
   • it gets stronger
   • it stays the same
10. 10.

    A cabinet door has a magnet latch. What does the magnet do?

    • makes the door open by itself
    • makes the door lighter
    • keeps the door closed