Y5/6 (B): Lesson 2: Circuit diagrams
Using standard circuit symbols in diagrams to record electrical circuits built. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Circuit symbol bingo and hand out a whiteboard and pen (one each). Ask the children to draw a two-by-three grid and place a circuit symbol in each box (they will need to choose two to leave out).
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
