Lesson Planning
Teaching
- To present findings from prior investigations through presentation (Yr5&6).
Activities
- Demonstrate how their electric art works and link their circuits to their diagrams (Yr5&6)
- Link findings from previous electrical investigations to their circuits (Yr5&6)
- Outline how their design meets all success criteria (Yr5&6)
- Demonstrate electrical knowledge and skills through presentation (Yr5&6)
Investigation
Electrical Art Installation. It’s time for some final tweaks before exhibiting your work. You will need to impress the NSAA with your scientific know-how and the rigorous testing processes you have adopted. Good luck! (Problem solving, Pattern seeking)
Years 5&6 - Demonstrate how their electric art works and link their circuits to their diagrams
Years 5&6 - Link findings from previous electrical investigations to their circuits
Years 5&6 - Demonstrate electrical knowledge and skills through presentation
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