Learning objective
- To understand how motors are used in electrical products.
Success criteria
- I can identify
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National curriculum
Design and technology
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Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
Science
Electricity
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to check that children can recall: An electrical system is a group of parts (components) that work together to transport electricity around a circuit. An electrical product uses an electrical system to function. The name and appearance of a bulb, battery, battery holder and crocodile wire to build…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could be paired with other pupils when completing the circuit and motorised product analysis; could have a piece of card attached to the end of the motor axle to show that the axle spins when powered.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be challenged to suggest other motorised products and justify why they think they operate with a motor (rotational movement, axle, wheels etc.); could suggest other reasons a motor is used other than electric rotation; could fill in the Activity Doodler project front cover as an extension task.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying simple
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Vocabulary definitions
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circuit
A collection of components that make an electrical system.
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circuit component
One of several parts that complete a circuit (e.g. bulb).
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Electrical systems and motors
Lesson 2: Meet the Doodlers
Lesson 3: Doodler design and construction
Lesson 4: Doodler DIY kits
Assessment - D&T Y5: Electrical systems: Doodlers
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 15th January, 2024
