PHYSICS

(SECONDARY)

ESSENTIAL UNIT 9 (E09)

(Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction)

(July 2018)

Unit Statement:
This unit introduces magnets and magnetic fields, and discusses magnetization. It also
introduces the concept of electromagnetic induction and explores the application of
generators, motors, and transformers.

Essential Questions:
What is magnetic force and how is it related to electric force?
How do magnetic fields produce an electric field and vice versa?

Essential Outcomes: (must be assessed for mastery)

1. The Student Will describe the magnetic field around a permanent magnet and predict
whether magnets will repel or attract each other in given situations. (19.1)

2. TSW illustrate the magnetic field produced by a current in a straight conductor and in
a solenoid. (19.2)

3. TSW use the right-hand rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field in a
current-carrying wire. (19.2)

4. TSW analyze the forces on a charge and current-carrying wire in a magnetic field.
(19.3)

5. TSW describe electromagnetic induction and analyze factors affecting it. (20.1)

6. TSW explain how generators and motors operate and explain the energy conversions
in them. (20.2)

7. TSW explain how transformers operate and solve problems involving step-up and
step-down transformers. (20.3)

8. TSW obtain and communicate information about claims in published materials of the
effects different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation have when absorbed by
matter. (20.4)

Introduced Outcomes: (taught, but not assessed)

1. The Student Will apply Lenz's law and Faraday's law of induction to solve problems
involving induced emf and current. (20.1)

Practiced/Ongoing Outcomes: (ongoing development, but not assessed)

51
PHYSICS SEC E09
Copyright © 1988-2018
 1. The Student Will plan and carry out investigations to analyze how electric and
magnetic fields relate.

2. TSW develop and use models to study electromagnetic waves.

Key Terms and Concepts:

magnetic domain generator rms current

magnetic field alternating current transformer

solenoid back emf electromagnetic radiation

electromagnetic induction mutual inductance photon

Cross-curricular Suggestions:

Writing:
 Research the debate between proponents of ac and dc in the 1880s and 1890s, and the
advantages and disadvantages each side claimed. Decide on the side you support, and
write a proposal for a meeting of businesspeople to obtain funding to build a generator
of the current type you've chosen.

History:
 Research about the Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla controversy and prepare a
presentation for the class.
 Research the debate between the proponents of ac and dc in the 1880s and 1890s and
the advantages and disadvantages each side claimed. Organize a debate with your
classmates to simulate it.

Suggested Materials: (provided by school)

 HMH Physics SE and TE, Chapters 19 and 20

Additional Resources: (may not be provided by school)

 HMH Physics, Interactive Reader
 HMH Virtual Labs and the Digital Teacher Resource
 HMH Physics, Performance Expectation Guide
 HMH Engineering Design Guide
 Inquiry Lab Form:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/50d5cc57e4b0e383f5b1eb34/t/583138bb2e69cf
e8eac4a445/1479620795673/Inquiry+Lab+Form.pdf

Technology Links:

Destiny Webpath Express (see Librarian)

Use this search engine to find age-appropriate websites that align with your unit.

HMH Online Resources

HMH online resources include variety of lab activities, animations and simulations,
52
PHYSICS SEC E09
Copyright © 1988-2018
 problem-solving support, resources for differentiated instruction, assessment tools, etc.
HMHScience.com

Chapter 19 and 20 PhET Labs:

Variety of simulations are available to explore the concepts of magnetism and
electromagnetic induction:
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics/electricity-magnets-and-circuits

Suggested Inquiry-Based Projects (at least two projects per year should be completed):
 Apply scientific and engineering ideas to build, evaluate, and refine a simple motor
or a generator. Examples of evaluation and refinement could include testing the
device and making adjustments to improve the energy conversion efficiency by it.

Suggested Assessment Tools:

1. Attached rubric or teacher-generated rubric that assesses ALL essential outcomes

(TSWs). An effective rubric is presented and discussed with the student at the
beginning of the unit, referred back to throughout the unit, and used to assess at
the end. Students will collaborate with peers and the teacher to assess mastery of
the unit with final judgment by the teacher.

RUBRIC FOUND ON FOLLOWING PAGE………………………

53
PHYSICS SEC E09
Copyright © 1988-2018
Name:__________________________________
To receive a ‘B’, the student must show ‘B’ level mastery on ALL Essential Outcomes (TSWs). To receive an ‘A’, the
student must show ‘A’ level mastery on the majority of the ‘A’ level TSWs and ‘B’ level mastery on all TSWs.
The Student Will
1. TSW describe the
magnetic field around a
permanent magnet and
predict whether magnets
will repel or attract each
other in given situations.
2. TSW illustrate the
magnetic field produced
by current in a straight
conductor and in a
solenoid.
3. TSW use the right-hand
rule to determine the
direction of the magnetic
field in a current-carrying
wire.
4. TSW analyze the forces
on a charge and current-
carrying wire in a
magnetic field.
5. TSW describe
electromagnetic induction
and analyze factors
affecting it.
6. TSW explain how
generators and motors
operate and explain the
energy conversions in
them.
7. TSW explain how
transformers operate and
solve problems involving
step-up and step-down
transformers.
PHYSICS SEC E09
Copyright © 1988-2018
PHYSICS SUGGESTED RUBRIC
(E09: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction)
‘A’ Level
The student develops and
uses a model of two
objects interacting through
magnetic fields to illustrate
the forces between objects.
The student constructs an
electromagnet and
analyzes the effect of the
number of windings of the
wire on the strength of the
magnetic field created.
The student solves
problems involving
calculation of magnetic
force on a charged particle
and current-carrying wire.
The student plans and
carries out an investigation
to analyze factors affecting
electromagnetic induction.
The student contrasts ac
and dc generators and
explains how ac-to-dc
power conversion is
performed in modern
portable electronic
devices.
The student examines the
input/output information
on several adaptors to find
out the type of the
transformer they contain.
54
Date:______________________
‘B’ Level Comments
The student describes the
magnetic field around a
permanent magnet and
predicts whether the
magnets will repel or
attract each other in given
situations.
The student illustrates the
magnetic field produced
by a current in a straight
conductor and in a
solenoid.
The student uses the right-
hand rule to determine the
direction of the magnetic
field in a current-carrying
wire.
The student analyzes the
forces on a charge and
current-carrying wire in a
magnetic field.
The student describes
electromagnetic induction
and analyzes factors
affecting it.
The student explains how
generators and motors
operate and explains the
energy conversions in
them.
The student describes how
transformers operate and
solves problems involving
step-up and step-down
transformers.
8. TSW obtain and The student evaluates the The student obtains and
communicate information validity and reliability of communicates information
about the claims in claims in published about the claims in
published materials of the materials of the effects published materials of the
effects different different frequencies of effects different
frequencies of electromagnetic radiation frequencies of
electromagnetic radiation have when absorbed by electromagnetic radiation
have when absorbed by matter. have when absorbed by
matter. matter.

55
PHYSICS SEC E09
Copyright © 1988-2018