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Electronics Lesson 1: Static magic

In this fun lesson, children learn about how static electricity can cause objects to move

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Learning objectives

  • To understand static electricity

National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Investigate and analyse a range of existing products
  • Understand and use electrical systems in their products [for example, series circuits incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors]

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Vicki Risianova,  
Design and technology specialist
After 4 years of being a TV and radio presenter, Vicki headed to the secondary classroom where she spent 12 years teaching Design and Technology as well as PE. Working as a subject leader, she ran D&T tournaments and weekly…
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