Lesson Planning
Teaching
- To identify from circuit diagrams those circuits that will or won’t work (Yr5&6).
- To draw an accurate circuit diagram (Yr5&6).
- To research and explain why electrical components behave as they do in terms of resistance (Yr6).
Activities
- Draw a circuit diagram with a summary of the brightness, volume and speed of components within it (Yr5&6)
- Use feedback to improve their design (Yr5&6)
- Annotate circuit diagrams with explanations of how components work (Y5&6) & the role of resistance (Yr6)
Investigation
Designs, Ideas and Circuit Diagrams. You need to demonstrate a technical flair for designing electrical circuits. Draw accurate circuit diagrams as a ‘blueprint’ for your design. (Problem solving, Analysing secondary sources)
Years 5&6 - Draw a circuit diagram with a summary of the brightness, volume and speed of components within it
Years 5&6 - Annotate circuit diagrams with explanations of how components work (& the role of resistance in this - Y6)
Vocabulary
Circuit diagram & symbol, components, cell, battery, positive/negative, terminal, connect/connection, loose connection, short circuit, wire, bulb, bright/dim, switch, buzzer, volume, motor, conductor, insulator, voltage, current, resistance