Electricity and Magnetism · Weeks 19-27

Electric Motors and Transformers

Applying electromagnetism to the design of industrial and household technology.

Key Questions

  1. How does a DC motor convert electrical energy into rotation?
  2. Why is high voltage used for long-distance power transmission?
  3. How do transformers allow us to use different voltages for different appliances?

Common Core State Standards

HS-PS2-5HS-ETS1-2
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Electricity and Magnetism
Period: Weeks 19-27

Suggested Methodologies

Hexagonal Thinking

Map connections between concepts visually

25–40 min

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Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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Expert Panel

Students research and present as subject experts

30–50 min

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