Lesson 1: Using electricity

Before starting this unit, check the children can recall the following key facts from the units Science, Year 2, Materials: Uses of everyday materials and Science, Year 3, Energy: Light and shadows:

• A material is what an object is made from.

• Property refers to how a material can be described.

• Material properties useful for electrical devices include whether they can be shaped, are flexible or hard-wearing.

• A luminous object gives out light, such as the sun, a light bulb or fire.

Use the Activity: Recap and recall electricity mind map if needed.