Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To construct an electrical circuit.
Working scientifically
- To draw a scientific diagram.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can identify components in a circuit.
- I can
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National curriculum
Science
Electricity
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Appliance odd one out and ask the children to discuss which image is the odd one out in each horizontal row and explain their reasons.
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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; could use the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Electricity and circuits to refer to when finding certain symbols tricky or for building circuits.
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; could choose an extension activity relating to building electrical circuits from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: Electricity and circuits.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying and drawing simplified electric circuit
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can identify a wire, cell/battery, bulb, switch, motor and buzzer in a circuit.
- I can draw symbols for a wire, cell/battery, bulb, switch, motor and buzzer.
- I can build a simple series circuit by connecting a battery, bulb and wires in one continuous loop.
- I can explain how to test if a circuit works by seeing if the bulb lights.
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Vocabulary definitions
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battery/cell
A portable power supply that transfers electrical energy to an appliance.
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bulb
An electrical device that gives off light.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 9th January, 2025
