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Magnetism and Electricity
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Task
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1
Find any items around your house that are magnetic.
Design a table listing the items and what their use is.
Include a column to draw the item
Designed a table.
Found at least 6
products.
Stretch &
Challenge:
Add a column to
your table that
shows how each
magnet works
for its purpose.
2
Electromagnetism
To
get
level
Drawn a diagram to show what the scrap heap magnet does. Stretch &
Challenge:
Stated simply how the scrap heap magnet works.
Complete the
Identified the magnet.
section above
Stated a type of material that a scrap heap magnet can
your target
move.
grade.
5/6
 Drawn diagrams to show what a scrap heap magnet does.
 Described simply how the scrap heap magnet works.
 Stated the types of material a scrap heap magnet can
move.
7/8
 Drawn a series of diagrams to describe how a scrap heap
magnet works.
 Described how the scrap heap magnet works.
 Drawn a simple circuit diagram to explain how the machine
works.
 Stated the types of material a scrap heap magnet can and
cannot move.
Complete the
Electrical Circuits
section relevant
The electric circuits in a house involve energy transfers. to your target
Use the diagram of a house to describe and explain your grade
3/4
3
You might have:
Complete the
section relevant
to your target
grade
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ideas about energy and electricity.
Use the level ladder below to help you achieve your
target.
Stretch &
Challenge:
Complete the
section above
your target
grade.
Magnetism and Electricity
Task:
Use the diagram above to help you design a circuit so
that the upstairs and downstairs lights can be turned off
separately. Use a model to explain the circuit. Describe
the energy transfers in the circuit. Identify the useful
and non-useful (waste) energy transfers.
To get
level
You might have:
3/4
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5/6
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7/8
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Drawn a simple circuit diagram for the
house.
Shown where the electricity comes from
Stated simply how the circuit works.
Drawn a circuit diagram using standard
circuit symbols.
Stated the job of the house electricity
supply, wires, bulb and switch.
Identified which materials in the circuit
are conductors and insulators.
Drawn a circuit diagram using standard
circuit symbols.
Described the job of the house
electricity supply, wires, bulb and switch.
Described materials in the circuit as
conductors and insulators.
Drawn a simple model to explain some
parts of the circuit.
Complete a
Magnetism and Electricity
4
Research a method of using fruit as a battery.
Include how to make it, equipment needed, diagrams
sheet with
information
Stretch and
challenge:
Describe how
this can be
possible
5
Complete the
section relevant
to your target
grade
Stretch &
Challenge:
Complete the
section above
your target
grade.
A torch has a circuit in it. Use the diagram of a torch to
describe and explain your ideas about energy and
electricity. Use the level ladder below to help you
achieve your target.
Task:
 Use the diagram above to help you explain how the
torch works.
 Draw a circuit diagram of the torch.
 Use a model of an electric circuit to explain how the
circuit works.
You might have:
To get
level
4/5
 Drawn a circuit diagram using standard
circuit symbols.
 Described the job of the cells, wires, bulb
and switch.
 Described materials in the torch as
conductors and insulators.
5/6
 Drawn a circuit diagram using standard
circuit symbols.
 Explained the job of the cells, wires, bulb
and switch.
Magnetism and Electricity
6
7
 Drawn a model of electricity to explain how
the circuit works, using the terms current
and voltage correctly.
 Explained why the parts of your model are
like the real circuit components.
 Described limitations of the model circuit
compared to the actual circuit.
7/8
 Drawn a circuit diagram using standard
circuit symbols.
 Drawn a model of electricity to explain how
the circuit works, using the terms current
and voltage correctly.
 Explained why the parts of your model are
like the real circuit components.
 Explained limitations of the model circuit
compared to the actual circuit.
 Used a model of electricity to describe the
energy transfers in a circuit.
Design a poster to explain the difference between
voltage, current and resistance. Use models and
analogy’s to help.
Motors – List as many items in your home with motors in them
as possible. Draw an energy transfer diagrams to
summarise the energy transfer in each item.
Complete the
poster using
diagrams and
labels
Stretch and
challenge: Add
more extensive
notes to describe
and explain the
difference.
Complete the
poster with
diagrams
Stretch and
challenge: Add
notes about how
a motor works.