DETAILED LESSON PLAN
Grade Level: Grade 9
Subject: Science
Topic: Electromagnetism – Turning Effect of a Current-Carrying Coil
Date: June 30, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Learning Competency: Explain how a current-carrying coil in a magnetic
field experiences a turning effect and that the effect is increased by
increasing (a) the number of turns on the coil, (b) the current.
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Describe the interaction between a current-carrying coil and a magnetic
field.
2. Explain how the turning effect on the coil is produced.
3. Analyze how increasing the number of turns or the current affects the
turning effect.
4. Actively participate in a demonstration and group activity.
5. Relate the concept of the turning effect to real-life applications such as
electric motors.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
A. Topic: Turning Effect of a Current-Carrying Coil
B. Concepts: Motor effect, electromagnetic force, Lorentz force
(conceptually)
C. Materials:
- AA battery (1.5V)
- Copper wire (insulated, single strand)
- Magnets
- Safety pins or paper clips
- Electrical tape
- PowerPoint presentation
III. PROCEDURE
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Response
A. Introduction / Engage
Shows a simple electromagnet motor Observe and react with curiosity.
using battery, wire, and magnet.
Asks: “What do you observe? Why do Offer predictions (e.g., “Maybe
you think it’s moving?” because of electricity?”)
Explains lesson objectives and Listen attentively.
connection to everyday devices.
B. Exploration / Activity
Forms small groups and distributes Form groups and prepare for
materials or shows video. activity.
Guides students to assemble the Observe, manipulate, and take
motor and vary number of turns or notes.
battery strength.
Asks guiding questions: “What Share observations: “It spins
happens when we add more turns?” faster.”
C. Explanation
Uses diagram to show forces on coil. Watch, take notes.
Explains how magnetic field and Ask clarifying questions.
current interact to produce motion.
Summarizes: “More turns or stronger Participate in short Q&A.
current means stronger magnetic
force.”
D. Elaboration
Asks: “Where else do we see this Share ideas: “In fans, hairdryers,
principle used?” vehicles.”
Challenge: “Based on what you Sketch ideas in notebook.
learned, draw a simple diagram of a
coil that would turn faster. What
would you change — the number of
turns, or the current? Label your
drawing.”
E. Evaluation
Conducts oral Q&A: “Why does the Answer questions.
coil turn?” “How can we increase the
effect?”
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Response
Distributes Exit Ticket prompt:
One thing I learned…
One thing I still wonder…
IV. EVALUATION
Formative: - Observation during activity - Responses to guiding questions -
Participation in discussion
Summative: - Exit Ticket responses - Oral Q&A responses
V. ASSIGNMENT
1. Draw and label a diagram showing how a current-carrying coil
experiences a turning effect in a magnetic field.
2. Research: Write a short paragraph on how electric motors are used in
at least three household appliances.
VI. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL (PowerPoint Presentation Outline)
1. Slide 1: Real-World Hook
o Image: Electric fan, toy car, washing machine
o Key idea: Introduce real-world devices using motors
o Prompt: "What do these have in common?"
2. Slide 2: Magnetic Field
o Image: Bar magnet with field lines / iron filings
o Concept: Magnetic fields are invisible forces around magnets
3. Slide 3: Electric Current
o Image: Simple battery and wire circuit diagram
o Concept: Flow of charges, electric current produces magnetic
fields
4. Slide 4: Predict
o Image: Wire placed in magnetic field
o Prompt: Ask students to predict motion of wire
5. Slide 5: Observe
o Animation or video of current-carrying wire moving in field
o Idea: Interaction produces force
6. Slide 6: Turning Effect on a Coil
o Image: Coil in magnetic field with force arrows
o Concept: Opposite forces → turning motion (torque)
7. Slide 7: What Affects the Turning Effect
o Comparison images: More turns vs. fewer, higher vs. lower
current
o Concept: More turns and more current → stronger turning effect
8. Slide 8: Summary Slide
o Image: Simplified system of coil and magnetic field
o Bullet summary of core concepts learned
