Term 3 Week 5 - 19 August - 25 August
Section outline
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Achievement Objectives
Science Strand: Physical world
Physical inquiry and physics concepts
Identify and describe the patterns associated with physical phenomena found in simple everyday situations involving movement, forces, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, waves, and heat. For example, identify and describe energy changes and conservation of energy, simple electrical circuits, and the effect of contact and non-contact on the motion of objects.
Learning Intentions:
We are
- Investigating the phenomenon of magnetism and using electricity to create magnets
- define or explain magnetism and magnetic field
- create an artificial magnet using electricity
Activities:
See web links below.
Complete investigations as directed by Mr. Morris
- Teacher led discussion
- Complete reading task from the websites given
Homework
Complete tasks assigned on Education Perfect each week.
Topic Related Weblinks
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/magnetssprings.html
https://www.ducksters.com/science/magnetism.php