Learning objectives

  • To construct an electrical circuit.
  • Working scientifically: To draw a scientific diagram.

Success criteria

  • I can identify components in a circuit.
  • I can

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National curriculum

Science

Electricity

Pupils should be

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1: Lesson plan

An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could use the Activity: Circuit symbol cut and stick (support) to reduce the amount of writing in the lesson.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should try to explain the benefits of using set, scientific symbols; should explain why each circuit will or will not work.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying and drawing simplified electric circuit

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Vocabulary definitions

  • bulb

    An electrical device that gives off light.

  • buzzer

    An electrical device that makes a sound.

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