KS3 Electromagnets investigating strength

KS3 Magnets and Electromagnets full unit 6 lessons

What’s Included • Lesson 1: Magnets, Poles & Magnetic Materials • Lesson 2: Magnetic Fields • Lesson 3: Earth’s Magnetic Field & Compasses • Lesson 4: Electromagnets – How They Work • Lesson 5: Investigating Electromagnet Strength (full practical + graphing) • Lesson 6: Uses of Electromagnets (cranes, relays, speakers, doorbells) Each lesson includes: • Fully editable PowerPoint • Printable worksheet(s) • Answers for all tasks • Retrieval starters • Plenaries and exit tickets • Clear diagrams and student friendly explanations • Differentiated tasks (support, core, stretch) Practical & Working Scientifically The unit includes a complete practical investigation: • How the number of turns of a wire affects electromagnet strength • Full method, equipment list, variables table, results table, graphing task, and evaluation questions Ideal for building KS3 practical confidence and preparing students for GCSE required practical skills. Why Teachers Love This Resource • Saves hours of planning • Clear, modern diagrams • Fully differentiated • Curriculum aligned • Ready to print or teach immediately • Works for all KS3 year groups • Ideal for cover lessons, revision, or non specialists Curriculum Links Aligned with KS3 National Curriculum: • Magnetism • Electromagnets • Magnetic fields • Earth’s magnetism • Working Scientifically • Data analysis and graphing Who This Resource Is For • KS3 Science teachers • Non specialist teachers • Supply teachers • Departments building a new scheme of work • Tutors and home educators Overall A complete, polished, and classroom tested KS3 unit that gives you everything you need to teach magnetism and electromagnets with confidence. Just download and teach.