"Good morning, everyone!
Have you ever wondered how your toaster knows when to pop up
your toast? You press the lever, and it stays down, then suddenly—POP! Your toast is ready!
But how does that happen? The answer is hidden inside the toaster, and today, we’re going to
uncover it!"
(At this point, show the poster with a toaster image and title: "Electromagnets in Toasters".
Write "What holds the toast down?" on the whiteboard.)
1. Understanding Electromagnets (2 Minutes)
Presenter:
"Before we dive into toasters, let's first understand electromagnets. I’ll write the key concept on
the board."
(Write: "An electromagnet is a magnet created by electricity" on the whiteboard.)
● What is an electromagnet?
→ It is a coil of wire wound around an iron core.
→ When electricity flows through the wire, it creates a magnetic field.
→ Unlike permanent magnets, electromagnets can be turned on and off.
( Point to the solenoid and explain.)
● "In toasters, electromagnets are used in a special part called a solenoid, which holds the
lever down when you press it."
(Write "Electromagnet inside toaster = Solenoid" on the board.)
2. How the Toaster Works (3 Minutes)
Presenter:
"Now that we understand electromagnets, let’s look at how they work in a toaster."
(Point to the toaster diagram and explain step by step.)
1️⃣ When you push the lever down:
● You complete an electric circuit.
● The electromagnet (solenoid) activates and holds the lever down.
2️⃣ The toaster starts heating:
● Electricity flows to the heating elements.
● The bread gets toasted while the solenoid keeps the lever locked.
3️⃣ When the toast is done:
● A timer or a bimetallic strip detects when the toast is ready.
● This breaks the circuit.
4️⃣ The electromagnet turns off:
● The lever releases, and the toast pops up!
(At this moment, point to the second image of the real toaster with the solenoid. Show where
the electromagnet is placed inside a real toaster.)
3. Why Toasters Use Electromagnets? (1 Minute)
Presenter:
"Why don’t toasters just use a mechanical lock instead of an electromagnet? Let’s discuss!"
(Write: "Why use an electromagnet?" on the board.)
✔️ Automatic Release: It only holds the toast for the required time.
✔️ Safety: If there’s a power cut, the toast won’t get stuck inside.
✔️ Energy Efficient: It only uses electricity when needed.
"This is why electromagnets are preferred over traditional mechanical locks!"
5. Conclusion & Final Thought (30 Seconds)
Presenter:
"So, what did we learn today?"
(Write: "Electromagnets make toasters work!" on the board.)
"Next time you make toast, remember—there’s a tiny electromagnet inside your toaster doing all
the work. Without it, you’d have to hold the lever down manually!"
(Show the poster one last time for a final recap.)
"Thank you for listening!"
