Teaching
4.6 Thermal transfer
In this unit, students learn about the transfer of energy through thermal processes. They learn about the kinetic model of matter, states of matter, temperature, thermal transfer processes, thermal expansion,...
Student e-course MYP 4-5
5.3.x Lenz's law
This extension page goes a little further in the unit of inquiry for 5.3 electromagnetism - what happens when a moving magnetic field makes a current that makes another magnetic field? Could this go on...
Teaching
5.3 Electromagnetism
In this unit planner we inquire into how electrical and magnetic fields interact and how we can control those interactions in very useful ways. You will explore how electromagnetic devices such as solenoids,...
Student e-course MYP 4-5
5.3.3 Generating electricity
How do we use electromagnetism to generate electricity? In this section you will explore electromagnetic induction and how we can build AC generators. Inquiry questions Factual: What is an electrical...
Student e-course MYP 4-5
5.3.2 Motion from electromagnetism
On this page you will explore how we design machines that manipulate electromagnetic force to make motion possible - also known as an electric motor! Inquiry questions Factual: What is an electric motor?...
Student e-course MYP 4-5
5.3.5 Electromagnetism unit reflection
Reflect on your conceptual learning, and global context explorations for the Electromagnetism unit of inquiry. Use this reflection to consolidate your learning in this unit. Keep these reflections together...
Student e-course MYP 4-5
5.3.4 Transforming power
In this section you will explore how electromagnetic induction is used to transform electrical power, whether from thousands to hundreds of volts, or from your wall socket to your laptop charger. Inquiry...
Student e-course MYP 4-5
5.3.1 Electromagnets
On this page you will explore how electric currents produce magnetic fields, and how we can make electromagnets to exploit this effect. Inquiry questions Disciplinary concepts Look at the images below....
Learning
Grab-bag: Make a motor!
Here's how to make a working electric motor using only a few simple components... Conceptual inquiry energy, interaction Inquiry questions Factual: What is an electric motor? Debatable: How can we...
Learning
Grab bag: electromagnetic fields
This is a quick online activity to stimulate students in accessing prior learning and maybe to prompt further inquiry Related concepts energy, patterns, movement Guiding question How do electric fields...