Science Department

Unit:4 Electromagnets and Inducing Current

Lesson 2:Exploration 1:Generating Magnetic Fields

Standards:
HS-PS3-3
HS-PS2-5
Learning Objective : Students conduct investigations to explore the interactions between magnetic
fields and moving electric charges.

Success Criteria:
• Students should be able to design and set up experiments to investigate the interactions between magnetic
fields and moving electric charges.
• Students should be able to apply their understanding of the interactions between magnetic fields and
moving electric charges to real-world scenarios or practical applications.
• Students should demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with peers, sharing ideas, discussing
results, and problem-solving together during the investigation process.
3Qs of assessment
Classroom Rules and Lesson Cycle
Warm up
(Lets start to think)

Teacher (I Do )
(Listen carefully to the teacher)

We Do
(Time to collaborate and participate)

You Do
(Time to try it by yourself)

Exit Ticket
(End of lesson Assessment)
Period 1
Lesson 4.1:Describing Electrical Energy Recall/Starter Learning objective:
Activity Students conduct
investigations to explore
the interactions between
magnetic fields and moving
electric charges.
Prior Knowledge
Identify two or more applications of permanent magnets, and explain what
function they serve.

Starter: Visible Thinking Routine:

An interesting hook could be to start with a hands-on demonstration of how
magnets work, sparking curiosity and engagement. W
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- Understanding magnetic fields is crucial in various applications like power What I
generation, transportation systems, and even in medical imaging devices. What I What I
Want to
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Lesson 4.2:Generating Magnetic Fields (I Do) Learning objective:
Analyze magnetic
phenomena in order to
Magnetic Fields and Transportation understand their
properties and
Magnetic levitation, or maglev, trains use magnetic forces for propulsion. Both the attractive applications.
and repulsive aspects of magnets are used to levitate the maglev train shown in photo, almost .
eliminating the friction between the train and its track. Magnetic attraction and repulsion are
also used to accelerate the train forward and bring it to a stop.

In the magnetically launched roller coaster in the other photo, a magnetic field along the
start of the track propels the car. Unlike traditional roller coasters, magnetically launched
coaster cars can continue moving higher after leaving the initial launch mechanism if the
magnetic field propelling them is adjusted properly. Similar technologies are used to open
and close sliding doors and move parts through factories.
Lesson 4.2:Generating Magnetic Fields
Learning objective:
Electromagnets and Permanent Magnets Students conduct
investigations to explore
An electromagnet uses electric current in a wire to generate a magnetic field. The field can be the interactions between
magnetic fields and moving
strengthened by increasing the number of coils or by increasing the current. Adding a ferromagnetic
electric charges.
core, such as an iron rod, in the middle of the coils will also increase an electromagnet's strength. The
magnetic field of the wire causes the magnetic fields of the atoms in the core to align, which produces a
stronger magnetic field. An electromagnet's magnetic field can be varied by changing the current. Like
the maglev train and the magnetically launched roller coaster earlier in this lesson, many technologies
rely on electromagnets.

The magnetism of permanent magnets, such as bar magnets or pieces of the mineral magnetite,
arises from the motion of electrons within atoms. At the atomic level, all magnets are
electromagnets. Individual electrons each spin in some way, causing each electron to generate a
small magnetic field around itself. Electrons move and therefore generate an additional magnetic
field. Whether these individual magnetic fields cancel or reinforce each other depends on the
material. In most materials, these magnetic fields cancel one another out. In permanent magnets, the
fields are aligned. In materials that can become magnetized, such as iron, the small magnetic fields
can be aligned to match a large outside field. When a permanent magnet is removed from a piece of
iron, some residual magnetism is observed in the iron.
CAUSE AND EFFECT
Lesson 4.2:Generating Magnetic Fields
(We Do) Learning objective:
Students conduct
investigations to explore
Discussion the interactions between
magnetic fields and moving
ANALYZE Assume the electrons in a vertical wire flow upward. In what direction do electric charges.
the magnetic field lines point when viewed from above?

A. outward from the wire

B. in toward the wire

C. counterclockwise

D. clockwise

Electrons flow up, so the current is directed down. With the right thumb pointed down, the
fingers curve clockwise when viewed from above, indicating that the magnetic field is clockwise.
Lesson 4.2:Generating Magnetic Fields
Learning objective:
Students conduct
investigations to explore
Magnetic Field Direction the interactions between
magnetic fields and moving
A current-carrying wire generates a magnetic field. The field forms a circle electric charges.
around the wire. The direction of the field depends on the direction of
current. Take, for instance, the wire in the Iron Filings in Magnetic Field
photo. The current in the wire is directed downward. The direction of the
magnetic field around the wire is clockwise when viewed from above. The
direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire can be
modeled with a person's right hand. When a person points their right thumb
in the direction of the current and coils their right fingers, their fingers point
in the direction of the magnetic field. This method for modeling magnetic
field direction is referred to as the right-hand rule. When applying the right-
hand rule, recall that the direction of current is opposite that of electron
motion.
Lesson 4.2:Generating Differentiated Tasks Learning objective:
Magnetic Fields Students conduct
You Do : investigations to explore
the interactions between
Task 2 magnetic fields and moving
electric charges.
Early Finishers Allocated time: 5 minutes Learning objective:
Students conduct
investigations to explore
the interactions between
magnetic fields and moving
EXPLAIN Electrons in a typical household circuit drift only about electric charges.
1 cm per hour. Yet, when you flip a light switch to close a circuit, a lamp in
(Challenge) the circuit will begin shining almost immediately no matter where it is in the
circuit. Explain why the lamp turns on so quickly if the electrons drift so
slowly.

AP Question(Practice Work)
Observe the graph of potential difference (V) drawn between two ends of a conductor and current (I) passing through it. Answer
the following questions :

a) Which law is used to explain the graph? State it.

b) What is the resistance of the conductor? (AP June 2017)

Home work
EXPLAIN Batteries discharge direct current. Wall outlets in a home provide alternating current. What is the
purpose/need of the adapter shown between the wall outlet and the laptop computer?
Lesson 4.2:Generating Magnetic Fields
Learning objective:
Students conduct
Exit Ticket Allocated time: 5 minute. investigations to explore
the interactions between
magnetic fields and moving
electric charges.
Illustrate and explain the working of an
electromagnet.

Students' self reflection: Allocated time: 3 minute.