Magnetic Fields PowerPoint and Worksheet

Following closely along with the AQA GCSE physics book, this lesson PowerPoint and worksheet covers chapter 15.1: Magnetic Fields.

The lesson objectives are:

• The force rule for two magnetic poles near each other
• The pattern of magnetic field lines around a bar magnet
• What induced magnetism is
• Why steel, not iron, is used to make permanent magnets

The Powerpoint is aimed at all abilities, although the corresponding worksheet is aimed at lower abilities. It is suggested that during this lesson, the students should have access to magnets to play and observe with. The answers at the end refer to the summary questions in the AQA GCSE physics book, page 215.