Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To predict and present results for electrical circuits.
Working scientifically
- To use standardised symbols when drawing diagrams.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can predict if an electrical circuit will
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National curriculum
Science
Electricity
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Circuit symbol bingo and hand out a whiteboard and pen (one each). Ask the children to draw a two-by-three grid and place a circuit symbol in each box (they will need to choose two to leave out).
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Predicting and recording results to remind them of the correct symbols to use and have a circuit diagram template to add to; could refer to the symbols and circuit diagrams on page one of the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Circuits, batteries and switches to draw their own diagrams independently.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should consider what content ought to be discussed in a safety video about building circuits in the classroom; could record their own electrical circuit safety video to demonstrate good practice; could choose an extension activity relating to circuit diagrams from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: Circuits, batteries and switches.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: correctly predicting if an electrical circuit
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can predict whether an electrical circuit will work by looking for a complete loop, a power source and at least one component, such as a bulb or buzzer.
- I can explain why an electrical circuit will or will not work using knowledge of complete circuits, the role of a power source or the need for components to prevent a short circuit.
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Vocabulary definitions
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circuit diagram
A type of scientific drawing to show the components and layout of an electrical circuit.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 11th December, 2024
