Class
JSS2
Term
Second Term
Week
Week 6
Topic
Magnetism
Duration
40 Minutes
Instructional Materials
- Bar magnet
- Horseshoe magnet
- Iron nails
- Steel pins
- Compass
- Iron filings
- Paper sheets
- Charts showing magnetic fields
- Demonstration board
Reference Books
- NERDC Basic Science Curriculum for JSS
- STAN Basic Science for Junior Secondary Schools
- Evans Basic Science for Junior Secondary Schools
- Comprehensive Basic Science by A.O. Ogunniyi
Specific Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define magnetism.
- Identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
- State the properties of magnets.
- Explain magnetic fields.
- Demonstrate attraction and repulsion of magnets.
- State uses of magnets.
- Explain how to make a simple magnet.
Introduction
Magnets are very useful objects in our daily life. They are used in compasses, electric motors, speakers, and many other devices.
A magnet has the ability to attract certain materials such as iron and steel. This property is called magnetism.
Meaning of Magnetism
Magnetism is the force of attraction or repulsion produced by a magnet.
It is the property that enables a magnet to attract magnetic materials.
Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials
Magnetic Materials
These are materials that are attracted by magnets.
Examples:
Non-Magnetic Materials
These are materials that are not attracted by magnets.
Examples:
- Wood
- Plastic
- Glass
- Rubber
- Paper
Types of Magnets
1. Natural Magnets
These occur naturally in nature.
Example:
2. Artificial Magnets
These are man-made magnets.
Examples:
- Bar magnet
- Horseshoe magnet
- Ring magnet
Properties of Magnets
- Magnets attract magnetic materials.
- Magnets have two poles: North and South.
- Like poles repel.
- Unlike poles attract.
- Magnetic force is strongest at the poles.
- A freely suspended magnet points north-south direction.
Magnetic Poles
Every magnet has two poles:
- North Pole (N)
- South Pole (S)
Interaction of Poles
- North attracts South
- South attracts North
- North repels North
- South repels South
Magnetic Field
A magnetic field is the region around a magnet where magnetic force is experienced.
Magnetic Field Lines
- They show direction of magnetic force
- They move from North to South
- They never cross each other
- They are closest at the poles (strongest region)
Methods of Making Magnets
1. Stroking Method
Rubbing a material with a magnet repeatedly in one direction.
2. Electrical Method
Passing electric current through a coil around a material.
3. Induction Method
Placing a magnetic material near a magnet to make it magnetic.
Demagnetization
This is the process of removing magnetic properties from a magnet.
Methods:
- Hammering
- Heating
- Dropping repeatedly
- Applying alternating current
Uses of Magnets
- Used in compasses for direction.
- Used in electric motors.
- Used in loudspeakers.
- Used in refrigerators (door seals).
- Used in magnetic cranes to lift metals.
- Used in generators.
- Used in data storage devices.
Earth as a Magnet
The Earth behaves like a giant magnet.
- North pole of magnet points to Earth’s North
- Helps in navigation using compass
Practical Activities
Activity 1: Attraction Test
Bring a magnet near different objects.
Observation: Iron objects are attracted.
Conclusion: Magnets attract only magnetic materials.
Activity 2: Pole Interaction
Bring like and unlike poles together.
Observation: Like poles repel, unlike poles attract.
Conclusion: Magnetic poles interact in specific ways.
Activity 3: Magnetic Field Pattern
Sprinkle iron filings around a magnet on paper.
Observation: Patterns form around the magnet.
Conclusion: Magnetic field exists around a magnet.
Conclusion
Magnetism is an important force that allows magnets to attract certain materials. Magnets have poles, produce magnetic fields, and are widely used in everyday life and modern technology.
Evaluation
Answer the following questions:
- Define magnetism.
- Mention four magnetic materials.
- State four properties of magnets.
- What are magnetic poles?
- Explain magnetic field.
- State three uses of magnets.
- Differentiate between magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
- Explain how to make a magnet.
- What is demagnetization?
- State two methods of demagnetization.
Objective Questions
Choose the correct answer from A–D.
- Magnetism is the force of ______.
A. light
B. attraction and repulsion
C. sound
D. heat
Answer: B
- A material attracted by a magnet is called ______.
A. non-magnetic
B. magnetic
C. transparent
D. insulator
Answer: B
- A magnet has ______ poles.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Answer: B
- Like poles ______ each other.
A. attract
B. destroy
C. repel
D. melt
Answer: C
- The strongest part of a magnet is the ______.
A. center
B. poles
C. middle only
D. base
Answer: B
- A natural magnet is ______.
A. iron nail
B. lodestone
C. copper wire
D. plastic
Answer: B
- Magnetic field lines move from ______.
A. South to North
B. East to West
C. North to South
D. West to East
Answer: C
- The Earth behaves like a ______.
A. battery
B. magnet
C. bulb
D. wire
Answer: B
- A compass uses ______.
A. heat
B. magnetism
C. light
D. sound
Answer: B
- Removing magnetic property is called ______.
A. magnetization
B. demagnetization
C. conduction
D. reflection
Answer: B
Essay Questions
- Define magnetism and state its properties.
- Explain magnetic and non-magnetic materials with examples.
- Describe magnetic fields and field lines.
- State and explain methods of making magnets.
- Explain the uses of magnets in daily life.
Assignment
- List five magnetic and five non-magnetic materials.
- Draw and label a bar magnet showing its poles and field lines.
- Explain three uses of magnets.
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