5-MAG-5
Contents
Outcomes
- Pupils can build a working speaker
- Pupils can understand some uses for the motor effect
Specification References
6.12 understand that a force is exerted on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field, and how this effect is applied in simple DC electric motors and loudspeakers
Starter
Start with some more practice of FLH rule as pupils tend to struggle with this. Have a few examples on the board ready as they come in. Vary the orientations of the different parts and possibly throw in an isometric one.
Main Body of Lesson
Having started the motor effect and seen the speaker the next practical is to build a small simple DC motor. Some pupils struggle with this. Use the example version to show what it should look like. Ensure pupils get a good connection on the ends of the wires and also ensure that the magnets are attracting. Those who make a good motor should try to make it spin faster and then go and help the people who are still struggling.