GCSE Physics (9 – 1) The Motor Effect

GCSE Physics (9 – 1) The Motor Effect

GCSE Combined Science and Physics (9 – 1) Magnetism and Electromagnetism: PowerPoint based lesson investigating the motor effect and Fleming’s left-hand rule for the Magnetism and Electromagnetism section of the GCSE specifications with a PowerPoint presentation and student worksheets.

The lesson includes:

Starter activity: Students rearrange anagrams of keywords and review the magnetic field patterns for a bar magnet and a straight current-carrying wire.

A discussion of the motor effect and Fleming’s left-hand rule. This includes some example questions and a possible demonstration (Kicking wire). A student worksheet is provided for them to complete during the discussions/demonstrations.

The PowerPoint presentation leads the students through a simple practical activity to make and test a simple motor using basic equipment.
Students are then introduced to the formula F = BIl and provided support slides lead them through how to rearrange the formula to change the subject.

A student worksheet tests their understanding of the formula, F = BIl.

Students are then introduced to how a simple electric motor works

Plenary activity: An exam question worksheet is used to test and summarise the main objectives for the lesson. A mark scheme is provided and is also included on the PowerPoint presentation to allow for class discussion.

Student Worksheets

The lesson includes 3 student worksheets:

A sheet to complete during the lesson to outline the learning objectives.
A worksheet to test students understanding of the formula F = BIl.
An exam question with mark scheme.