Lesson Planning
Teaching
- To build a working circuit (Yr5&6).
- To explain how components work (Yr5&6), including resistance (Yr6).
- To select appropriate batteries for specific effects (Yr5&6).
Activities
- Create a working electrical prototype and identify possible improvements (Yr5&6)
- Effectively use appropriate materials, tools and equipment (Yr5&6)
- Explain clearly how components work (Yr5&6), including resistance (Yr6)
- Explain clearly the effect that different voltages have on components in a circuit (Yr5&6)
Investigation
Electrical Workshop Action. Start putting your ideas and research into action as you create your electric art. But don’t forget that you need to be able to explain the science behind the beauty! (Problem solving, Exploring, Fair testing, Classifying and identifying, Observing over time, Analysing secondary sources, Pattern seeking)
Years 5&6 - Create a working electrical prototype and identify possible improvements
Years 5&6 - Explain clearly how components work (including resistance - Y6) and the effect that different voltages have on the components
Vocabulary
Electrical circuit, complete circuit, circuit diagram & 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