Lesson Planning

Teaching

• Build a working circuit.
• Explain how components work.
• Select appropriate batteries.
• Create a prototype of their design.
• Use working electrical systems within their prototype.
• Use tools and materials effectively in their prototype, adapting as they work.

Activities

1. Create a working electrical prototype and identify possible improvements.
2. Effectively use appropriate materials, tools and equipment.
3. Explain clearly how components work.
4. Explain clearly the effect that different voltages have on components in a circuit.

Investigation - exploring, problem solving
Design and create a light decoration circuit.

Vocabulary
Electricity, appliances/device, electrical circuit, complete circuit, circuit diagram, circuit symbol, components, cell, battery, positive/negative, terminal, connect/connection, loose connection, short circuit, wire, crocodile clip, bulb, bright/dim, switch, buzzer, volume, motor, fast(er)/slow(er), conductor, insulator, metal/non metal, voltage, current, resistance