Learning objective

  • To learn about electrical items and how they work.

Success criteria

  • I can identify electrical products.
  • I know what electrical
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National curriculum

Design and technology

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Pupils

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall that: Electrical systems are a group of parts (components) that work together to transport electricity around a circuit. Various electrical products, such as kettles, remote controls, etc.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could be given a completed circuit to look at while trying to create one of their own; should be encouraged to check all of the connections to ensure the circuit is complete; could be given the Activity: Circuit diagrams (showing an example circuit) at the beginning of the Main event.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should be challenged to suggest other items that could be used in place of a paper clip; could explain entirely new switch design ideas; could be given a blank sheet of paper and the Activity: Circuit symbols to draw their own circuit diagram without visual examples and references.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying electrical products; explaining why electrical

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Vocabulary definitions

  • battery

    Made from two or more cells that provide electrical energy to power a circuit.

  • bulb

    A part of a circuit made from glass or plastic that gives light when electricity passes through it.

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Vicki Risianova

Design and technology specialist

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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 clubs to get…
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