Class 7 Physics Lesson Plan - Electricity and Magnetism

Class 7 Physics Lesson Plan

Chapter 7: Electricity and Magnetism

Subtopics:

  • Law of Magnetism
  • Test for a magnet (by repulsion)
  • Electromagnetism, Electromagnets and their applications - Electric bell
  • Electric current as a flow of charge
  • Electric cells as a source of electricity
  • Resistors as components that oppose the current flow
  • Symbolic representation of electrical components
  • Simple electric circuit - Series and Parallel
  • Battery as a collection of cells connected in series
  • Good and Bad conductors of electricity
Lesson Plan Elements Details
Class: 7
Topic: Electricity and Magnetism
Learning Objectives:
  • Explain the law of magnetism.
  • Describe how to test for a magnet using repulsion.
  • Understand electromagnetism and its applications.
  • Define electric current as a flow of charge.
  • Identify different electrical components and their symbols.
  • Construct simple series and parallel circuits.
  • Differentiate between good and bad conductors of electricity.
Procedure:
  • Introduction: Discuss the importance of electricity and magnetism in daily life.
  • Explain the law of magnetism with examples.
  • Demonstrate the test for a magnet using repulsion.
  • Show the working of an electromagnet and electric bell.
  • Introduce electrical symbols and circuits.
  • Perform experiments on conductors and insulators.
Activities:
  • Experiment: Testing magnetic properties using a bar magnet.
  • Building a simple electric circuit using a battery, bulb, and switch.
  • Demonstrating an electric bell mechanism.
  • Observing the effect of resistors on current flow.
Skills/Values:
  • Critical thinking and observation.
  • Scientific experimentation skills.
  • Teamwork and collaboration.
  • Understanding the importance of electricity in daily life.
Assessment:
  • Oral questioning on magnetism and electricity.
  • Practical assessment on simple circuit construction.
  • Worksheet on symbolic representation of electrical components.
  • Group discussion on applications of electromagnets.