Lesson Planning
Teaching
- Test and make improvements to a working model that uses an electrical circuit.
- Report to others on the making of their model and the electrical circuitry it contains using appropriate technical and scientific vocabulary.
- Evaluate its effectiveness and suggest possible improvements.
Activities
- Take part in a quiz on electricity to assess their learning in this block (Yrs3&4)
- Work on finishing their working electric model, focussing on technical and aesthetic qualities (Yrs3&4)
- Evaluate their model by identifying positive features and points that could be improved (Yrs3&4)
- Consult the opinions of others and record their views as part of the evaluation process (Yrs3&4)
Investigation
It’s time to create your electrical personality. Assemble the components to make a working feature. Use paint and collage to add details and accessories (exploring)
Year 3 /Year 4 working on their own designs. Expect more independence from Year 4s
Vocabulary
Electricity, circuit, switch, pressure, battery, device, motor, bulb, buzzer, component, wire, lead, crocodile clip, connection, power, cell, energy, flow, current, conductor, insulator, disconnect, design, test, adapt, modify