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Simple phenomena of magnetism

From magnets and static charge to working circuits, motors, generators, and transformers. The largest topic in the syllabus by mark allocation.

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Unit at a glance

3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching

Lessons
3, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
3 with answer keys
Quiz questions
4 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Magnets and magnetic materials
Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
4.1Magnetic poles and forces
Bring two magnets together and they either snap shut or push your hands apart, depending on which ends you offer.
Mix-Pair-Share6 Q, 15 marks2 MCQtab 2
4.1Magnetic materials, soft and hard
Stroke a steel needle with a magnet and it stays magnetic for years.
Jigsaw6 Q, 17 marks7 checkstab 1
4.1Magnetic fields and field lines
Scatter iron filings around a bar magnet and a pattern of curves leaps into view.
Corners6 Q, 14 marks2 MCQtab 1

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