Forces of Electricity and Magnetism

Electric and Magnetic Forces

Overview

Standards

• 4.P4U1.1 Develop and use a model to demonstrate how a system transfers energy from one object to another even when the objects are not touching.

• 4.P4U1.2 Develop and use a model that demonstrates how energy is moved from place to place through electric and magnetic currents.

• 4.P4U1.3 Develop and use a model to demonstrate magnetic forces

Objective

I will be able to identify and match the electric and magnetic forces scope vocabulary words to their definitions and real-world pictures.

Electric and Magnetic Forces

What do we think that is?

Electric and Magnetic Forces

• Electricity and magnetism may seem like two very different forces BUT they are actually both part of the same force.

• Both electric and magnetic forces can be attractive or repulsive.

• The force of an electric or magnetic charge is greatly affected by the distance between objects.

More about Electric and Magnetic Forces

• There are two types of electric charge: positive and negative.

• Magnetism is created by moving charges.

• Opposite charges attract, while like charges repel each other.

Picture Vocabulary

Electric and Magnetic Forces

Distance

How far from one point to another point

Electric

Having something to do with electricity

Force

A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction

Magnet

A piece of metal that attracts objects with iron in them

Magnetic

Able to be attracted by a magnet

Relationship

How one thing is linked to another

Let's Practice!

Gallery Walk

Gallery Walk Instructions (12-15 minutes)

• In groups of 3-4, you will make a poster for one vocabulary word

• Poster must include:

• The Vocabulary word (in the center)

• Definition

• Characteristics

• Examples

• Non-examples

It's your turn!

Vocabulary Word Matching

Vocabulary Word Matching Worksheet

Instructions are on the worksheet

Exit Slip/Homework

Picture Vocabulary Matching Worksheet