Key ideas in this unit
- Standard circuit symbols and professional circuit diagrams
- The relationship between voltage and brightness / speed
- Series and parallel circuits compared
- Designing and building circuits for a purpose
- Applying knowledge to real-world electrical systems
Lessons
From pictures to symbols
Transitioning from Y4 pictorial diagrams to standard circuit symbols
LockedVoltage and brightness
How the number of cells affects bulb brightness and what voltage means
LockedSeries and parallel
Comparing series and parallel circuits through investigation
LockedSwitches and control
How switches control circuits and designing multi-switch systems
LockedCircuit diagrams for a purpose
Applying all learning to design a circuit that solves a real problem
LockedReview and showcase
Consolidating learning, presenting work and completing unit assessment
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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 — standard symbols with Y4 recall column
Documents are provided as .docx files. You can adapt them for your school's needs.