Lesson 4

Topic: Magnetism

Lesson Objective:
1. Investigate factors that change the strength of an electromagnet.
Prior Knowledge / Previous Objectives:
Students should be able to:
1. Describe a magnetic field and understand that it surrounds a magnet and exerts a force on other
magnetic fields.
2. Describe how to make an electromagnet and know that electromagnets have many applications.

Instructions:
Activity 1: Investigating Electromagnet
1. Students will work in pair for the assignment.
2. Create a google doc to compile your answer. Name the doc as “Electromagnet (Group Member’s
Name)”.
3. Answer all the questions provided. The questions can be answered by numbering system or
paragraphs form (essay).
4. Students are encouraged to insert appropriate diagrams or images.
5. Below are the questions that need to be answered:
Questions
1. Introduction

 Define what an electromagnet is.

 Explain the basic principle behind electromagnetism.
2. Construction of an Electromagnet

 Describe the materials needed to build a simple electromagnet (e.g., battery, insulated wire,
iron nail).
 Provide a step-by-step guide on how to construct an electromagnet.
 Include diagrams or illustrations to support your explanation.
3. How Electromagnets Work

 Explain how an electric current creates a magnetic field in an electromagnet.

 Describe the factors that affect the strength of the electromagnet (e.g., number of coils,
current intensity, type of core material).
 Use scientific terms and concepts to support your explanation.
4. Applications of Electromagnets
  Identify and describe at least three real-world applications of electromagnets.
 Explain how electromagnets are used in each application and why they are important.
 Include images or diagrams to illustrate these applications.

Activity 2: LiveWorksheet
1. https://www.liveworksheets.com/w/en/natural-science/193322
2. https://www.liveworksheets.com/w/en/science/788260