Topic: Magnetism Objective: Cover basic foundation of electric magnetics and motors Summary: Students are asked what they know about specific topics and.

Topic: Magnetism• Objective:• Cover basic foundation of electric magnetics and motors

• Summary:• Students are asked what they know about specific topics

and then the instructor fills in gaps or clarifies information. The key to this lesson is having the students make an electromagnet and test it and for the students to determine how to power a motor that lacks part of its housing.

Instructor Information

Topic: Magnetism• Methodology:▫Inquiry and Discussion – in most cases the students are

asked to explore the topic before the answer is provided in the presentation

• Differentiation:• Students work in small groups and groups that finish early

are given additional tasks as other groups continue to work.

Instructor Information

Magnetism

Magnetic Fields

Repulsio

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Attraction

Permanent MagnetsElectromagnetsLodestone

Neodymium

Electromagnets

Neodymium Magnets Applications

Motors

Electric Vehicle Drive Motors

Power Steering

Hard Drives in Computer

Cordless Tools

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Loudspeakers and Headphones

Door Locks

Electric Turbine Generators for Wind Power

Guitar Pickups

NEW - Clothing Clasps

NEW – Children’s Toys

Examples

Motors