Key ideas in this unit
- Common appliances that run on electricity and how to use them safely
- Building and drawing a simple series circuit using components
- Identifying complete and incomplete circuits
- How a switch opens and closes a circuit
- Conductors and insulators — testing and classifying materials
Lessons
Electricity all around us
Identifying electrical appliances and understanding safe use of electricity
LockedBuilding a simple circuit
Constructing a series circuit and drawing a pictorial circuit diagram
LockedWill the bulb light?
Predicting and testing whether circuits will work — identifying faults
LockedSwitches
How a switch opens and closes a circuit, and making a simple switch
LockedConductors and insulators
Testing materials to identify conductors and insulators
LockedCircuits for a purpose
Applying all learning to design and build a circuit, and completing the unit review
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Planning documents
Curriculum Intent
Rationale, intent statement and NC coverage
Medium Term Plan
Lesson-by-lesson planning across all 6 weeks
Assessment Strategy
Formative and summative assessment guidance
Component Reference Card
Teacher version — pictorial drawings and component names
Documents are provided as .docx files. You can adapt them for your school's needs.