Lesson Planning
Teaching
- To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how components function (Yr5&6).
- To draw a circuit diagram for a given need (Yr5&6).
- To create an electrical circuit from a circuit diagram (Yr5&6).
Activities
- Note the key features of circuits in relation to equipment needs, designing and drawing an accurate circuit diagram (Yr5&6)
- Make an electrical circuit from a circuit diagram (Yr5&6)
Investigation
Medical Circuits. Match circuit diagrams to a range of electrical medical equipment. Explore the key features of the circuits and why they are important, then design your own piece of medical equipment or machinery. (Problem solving, Analysing secondary sources)
Years 5&6 - Design and drawing an accurate circuit diagram
Years 5&6 - Make an electrical circuit from a circuit diagram
Vocabulary
Electricity, electrical circuit, complete circuit, circuit symbol, components, cell, battery, positive/negative, wire, crocodile clip, bulb, bright/dim, switch, buzzer, volume, motor, voltage, current, conductor, insulator