Session Date
Lesson Topic
magnetism and gravity
Lesson Outline
A sketch of the atoms arrangement in a nonmagnetic and magnetic piece of metal was drawn on the board. The alignment of the "domains" all in one direction is what gives a magnetic metal its property, while the haphazard arrangement of atoms in the nonmagnetic metal prevented it from being a magnet. Using a nail and iron fillings to show no magnetic attraction, we then wrapped a coil of wire around the nail and attached it to a 6v battery. The nail exhibited magnetic properties while the current was running through the wire. The strength of the magnet was proportional to the amount of coils and to the strength of the current. We then discussed gravity as one of the distance forces. The definition of gravity was presented and the factors of size and distance were introduced as affecting the very weak force of attraction.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
Nicole is very neat in her note taking, being sure to copy everything down. I'm trying to utilize as many demonstrations and hands on labs as possible since 90 minutes can be a bit long for her attention span. She reacts well to lab procedures and observations.
Session Hours
1.50
Hours Attended
1.50
Entry Status
Review Status
Student Name(s)
Subject
School