Section outline

  • Kia ora 8C1

    TERM 3   WEEK 8


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Observe that magnets have a force field
    • Identify the strength and direction of a magnetic field


    Activities:

    1. Recap the learning on magnetism from last week

    2. Conduct iron filings and magnet experiment to conceptualise magnetic field followed by discussion of observations

    3. Watch video - 

    4. Attempt task on magnetic field

    5. Introduction to the Earth's magnetic field and how a compass works to show us the direction


    Homework:

    Complete work started in class



    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on developing an understanding of the magnetic field
    • We are FOCUSING on observing and describing what a magnetic field looks like.
    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the concept of magnetism by conducting experiments using magnets
    • We are EXPLORING finding and observing a magnetic field around a magnet through experiments