In Science we are learning how to explore and investigate Magnets. This week we experimented to see if liquids have an impact on the magnetic force. We started by creating and organising our lab book for the experiment so that we could record the learning process. After this we put a paper clip in an empty dish with no liquid. We found that the paper clip moved freely with the magnet and the force was very strong even though the glass dish was between the magnet and the paper clip.

Next we measured the exact same amount of water, cooking oil and syrup into three dishes. We placed a paper clip in each liquid and used the wand magnets to investigate! We discovered that the: water had no effect on the magnetism; the cooking oil didn’t work as well as the water but it still allowed the paper clip to move with the magnet; and the syrup still let the magnet move but it moved very slowly. We were so excited to use all the different materials in our experiment! We decided that liquids definitely do have an impact on magnetism. 🧲🦠🧫