Inclusive SEND science lesson on Magnets and Magnetic Fields for Key Stage 4 – one lesson with three pathways for PMLD, SLD / MLD and dyslexic GCSE learners. 43 slides at 28 pt, answers on click, worksheets with answers and 19 pages of print-ready cards. Why do some magnets snap together and others push apart? An inclusive KS4 lesson on magnets and magnetic fields for special schools and mixed-ability classes.

Everyone studies the same National Curriculum topic at the right level, so the whole class learns together.

Three pathways in one lesson

• Explore (PMLD / sensory learners): a sensory story: snap and push with magnets and paperclips. Includes an Engagement Model observation record for the adult to complete.
• Build (SLD / MLD, low reading age, EAL): match pictures to words and decide attract or repel – by sticking, pointing, signing or writing.
• Explain (GCSE, dyslexia-friendly): describe poles, field lines and induced magnets and answer an exam question.

What’s included

• 43-slide editable PowerPoint – every word at least 28 pt, cream background, no italics, one idea per slide, a picture on every teaching slide and answers revealed one click at a time
• Visual timetable with Now / Next, feelings check-in, sensory starter, ‘I can’ objectives, key words with pictures, show-me checks, picture hinge question, exam question with mark scheme and plenary
• Multi-sensory practical: plotting a field with a compass
• 6-page worksheet pack (Word + PDF) in 14 pt with 1.5 line spacing: teacher guide, sensory story and engagement record, Build tasks, Explain tasks, cut-out cards and full answers
• 19-page Printable Cards and Resources pack (PDF) with cut lines: key-word picture cards, word cards, picture cards, matching cards, yes / not sure / no cards, A–D, number and answer cards, visual timetable cards, Now and Next board, feelings board, sorting mat, choice board and A4 posters
• Teaching-team notes: adult roles, resources, safety, misconceptions and Ofsted SEND links

Key words: magnet, north pole, south pole, attract, repel, magnetic field, compass, magnetic material

Curriculum

• National Curriculum Key Stage 4 Science (Physics): magnetism and electromagnetism
• AQA GCSE Physics 8463 / Combined Science Trilogy 8464 – 4.7.1.1 Poles of a magnet and 4.7.1.2 Magnetic fields

Ideal for special schools, SEND resource bases, intervention groups, alternative provision and mainstream classes that need adaptive teaching.

Keywords: SEND science, special needs science lesson, PMLD sensory story, SLD, MLD, dyslexia friendly, adaptive teaching, inclusive science, KS4 physics, GCSE physics, magnets, poles, attract and repel, magnetic fields, compasses, visual timetable, communication cards, Engagement Model