Understand the principles of magnetism

1. Understand the principles of magnetism

2. P&P2CR Magnetic fields P&P2CR Electromagnetism Understand the principles of magnetism Modules Topics Notional Hours 2 6 12 20 TC218 Magnetic fields TC218 Electromagnetism TC218 Practical electromagnetism Total Notional Hours

3. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 10707 Understand the principles of magnetism TC218 Magnetic fields Be able to draw the field lines for simple magnet set-ups Understand the directionality and field shapes of magnets Understand the applications of magnets in everyday life, industry and process plant applications Understand the definitions, basic terminology used and origins of magnetism

4. Notional Hours 2 Topic Specification: TC218 Magnetic fields Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand the spreading use of magnets at home, society and work • Are able to draw field lines for simple magnet set-ups Learners will identify applications at home, work and society in which magnets are used A group discussion to consolidate magnetic applications Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts HOW Attend lectures Group Discussions • List applications for magnets in various environments and identify the role played by the magnetic force • Identify the applications where electro magnets are used from those with natural magnets • In a group discussion, consolidate and group various applications identified (include ATM cards, ID cards, car keys, hard disks, music cassettes, etc.) • Discuss the operating principle of applications such as ATM cards or stiffy discs and try to • Draw field lines for a given magnet set-ups • Complete multiple choice test Educational games Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Sketch Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Sketch Complete a test/questionnaire

5. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 10707 Understand the principles of magnetism TC218 Electromagnetism Be able to use Flemming’s rule to predict the relationship between the direction of a magnetic field, current and force Understand the forces acting on a conductor transferring current through a magnetic field Be able to use the right hand rule to determine the direction of magnetic field lines induced by an electric current Understand the application of an electric current to generate a magnetic field

6. Notional Hours 6 Topic Specification: TC218 Electromagnetism Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand that a magnetic field is generated by an electric current • Are able to use the right hand thumb rule • Understand that a force is generated when a current flows through a magnetic field • Are able to apply Flemming’s left hand rule Construct a simple experiment with a wire coil and iron filings Construct a simple experiment to demonstrate Flemming’s left hand rule Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts HOW Attend lectures Group Discussions • Write down the findings of the first experiment including a sketch with captions showing the direction of the current and the magnetic field • Write down the findings of the second experiment including a sketch with captions showing the direction of the current, the magnetic field and the force on the conductor • Compile information in a short report Educational games Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Develop recommendations Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire

7. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 10707 Understand the principles of magnetism TC218 Practical electromagnetism Understand the design and the working of an electric bell based on the forces resulting from an electric coil in a magnetic field Understand the working of a simple electric motor based on the forces acting on a single coil in a magnetic field Be able to calculate the force acting upon a conductor in a magnetic field due to the current flowing through it Understand methods used to calculate the forces acting on a conductor transferring current through a magnetic field

8. Notional Hours 12 Topic Specification: TC218 Practical electromagnetism Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Are able to calculate forces emanating from a current flowing through a magnetic field • Understand simple magnetic appliance designs A group or individual exercise of viewing video material on magnetic forces Study basic material related to calculating parameters in a magnetic field Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts HOW Attend lectures Group Discussions • Use a sketch of an appliance based on magnetic principles and explain the working of the appliance (door bell, electric motor) • Study calculation examples • Solve a range of given calculations • Complete a test Study examples Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Do calculations Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete test