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MAGNETISM

ClassNotes Team 4 MIN READUPDATED 14 JUL 2026

Basic Science JSS3 First Term

WEEK TEN

MAGNETISM

Performance Objectives

  • Introduction.
  • Law of magnetism.
  • Magnetic poles and field.
  • Care of magnet

Content

REFERENCE

  • Basic Science Made Easy for JSS Three by F.I Kehinde et al
  • Basic Science Made Easy for JSS Two by F.I Kehinde et al
  • STAN Integrated Science for JSS Three
  • Precious Seeds Basic Science for JSS three by J.O Otugboyegaet al.

A magnet is a substance or materal that attracts metals like iron and other ferometals. Magnetism is the ability of a substance to attract a metal that contains iron.

LODESTONE

Lodestones are rock that are magnetic. They are made of magnetite (Fe3O4) a form of iron oxide. A piece of iron is…