Learning objectives
- To understand static electricity
National curriculum
Pupils should be taught to:
- Investigate and analyse a range of existing products
- Understand and use electrical systems in their products [for example, series circuits incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors]
Differentiation
Pupils needing extra support: Might need a recap of how to generate static electricity or to work with more confident pupils.
Pupils working at greater depth: Challenge these children to find other objects they can charge – such as plastic combs or rulers. See the link: 'Funsciencedemos- Exploring static electricity' on Videolink, for more ideas.
