Lesson Plan: P2.5.02

LESSON PLAN

Teacher	Subject	Period	Date	Year	Ability	LSA/Other Support
	Science

Context and Landmark Assessment	P2.5.02 Landmark Assessment: Progress Observation Opportunity

Remember to have high expectations

Lesson Title: Today we are learning about
How are electromagnets made?

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Focus on Knowledge, Skills and Understanding

Success Criteria:	You will show your learning by...
When a current flows through a conducting wire a magnetic field is produced around the wire. The strength of the magnetic field depends on the current through the wire and the distance from the wire. Shaping a wire to form a solenoid increases the strength of the magnetic field created by a current through the wire. The magnetic field inside a solenoid is strong and uniform. The magnetic field around a solenoid has a similar shape to that of a bar magnet. Adding an iron core increases the strength of the magnetic field of a solenoid. An electromagnet is a solenoid with an iron core. Students should be able to describe how the magnetic effect of a current can be demonstrated Students should be able to draw the magnetic field pattern for a straight wire carrying a current and for a solenoid (showing the direction of the field) Students should be able to explain how a solenoid arrangement can increase the magnetic effect of the current. (Physics only) Students should be able to interpret diagrams of electromagnetic devices in order to explain how they work.

Success Criteria:

You will show your learning by...

When a current flows through a conducting wire a magnetic field is produced around the wire.
The strength of the magnetic field depends on the current through the wire and the distance from the wire.
Shaping a wire to form a solenoid increases the strength of the magnetic field created by a current through the wire.
The magnetic field inside a solenoid is strong and uniform.
The magnetic field around a solenoid has a similar shape to that of a bar magnet.
Adding an iron core increases the strength of the magnetic field of a solenoid.
An electromagnet is a solenoid with an iron core.
Students should be able to describe how the magnetic effect of a current can be demonstrated
Students should be able to draw the magnetic field pattern for a straight wire carrying a current and for a solenoid (showing the direction of the field)
Students should be able to explain how a solenoid arrangement can increase the magnetic effect of the current.
(Physics only) Students should be able to interpret diagrams of electromagnetic devices in order to explain how they work.

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Keywords:

Polarity: The state of being a north pole or south pole; the magnetic equivalent of electric charge (1)
Conductor: A material the can conduct electricity or thermal energy. (1)
Magnetic field: a region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts. (1)
Current: The flow of electrons (charge). (1)

Links: Literacy, Numeracy, SMSC, British values

Memory Anchor:

AFL/Key Questions:

What happens when a current flows through a conducting wire?
When a current flows through a conducting wire a magnetic field is produced.
What does the strength of the magnetic field depends on?
The current through the wire and the distance from the wire.
How does shaping a wire into a solenoid affect strength of the magnetic field?
Shaping a wire to form a solenoid increases the strength of the magnetic field created by a current through the
What is the magnetic field like inside a solenoid?
The magnetic field inside a solenoid is strong and uniform.
What is the shape of the magnetic field around a solenoid?
The magnetic field around a solenoid has a similar shape to that of a bar magnet.
How does adding an iron core affect the magnetic field?
Adding an iron core increases the strength of the magnetic field of a solenoid.
What is an electromagnet?
An electromagnet is a solenoid with an iron core.
Describe how the magnetic effect of a current can be demonstrated
The magnetic effect of a current can be demonstrated using iron fillings and a moving a compass around the magnets by plotting north.
What does the magnetic field around a straight wire look like?
How does a solenoid arrangement increase the magnetic effect of the current?
(Physics only)
(Physics only)

Identify questions for high, middle, low and identify questioning techniques- Challenge questions

Learning Phases/Episodes

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Differentiation: AGT, SEND, LLL, Disadvantaged
Remember to check for PROGRESS

Starter Activity	Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Students to copy and complete the keywords. Teacher reveals missing letters; Students correct mistakes; Discuss the scientific meanings of the words. Students to write down the definitions of the most important / new keywords. Discuss the 'Memory Anchor'. What does it show? How does it relate to the what we are learning about today (title)?

Think about PACE – Develop, consolidate and deepen knowledge, skills and understanding

Teacher or Student lead?	Differentiation and Challenge question/task

Progress Check	Extension

Remember to give time to apply knowledge, skills and understanding

Teacher or Student lead?	Differentiation and Challenge question/task

Progress Check	Extension

Teacher or Student lead?	Differentiation and Challenge question/task

Progress Check	Extension

Teacher or Student lead?	Differentiation and Challenge question/task

Progress Check	Extension

Plenary	Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Students to answer the 'Key Questions' with learning partners.
Progress Check Teacher to reveal and discuss the answers to the questions.	Extension What have learnt about the 'Big Ideas' today?

Homework	Differentiation and Challenge question/task