Year 4
To design an electrical circuit diagram
In this lesson, we will use annotated sketches and exploded diagrams to develop, model and communicate our ideas for an electrical circuit.
Year 4
To design an electrical circuit diagram
In this lesson, we will use annotated sketches and exploded diagrams to develop, model and communicate our ideas for an electrical circuit.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- make design decisions that take account of the availability of resources
- use annotated sketches to develop and communicate their ideas
Equipment
Aluminium foil, paper fasteners, paper clips, card, paper clips, buzzers, bulbs, bulb holders, batteries, battery holders, scissors, copper tape, Computer/iPad
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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4 Questions
Q1.
Does this product use electricity?
Maybe
No
Q2.
What is the name of the device that turns an electrical product on and off?
A buzzer.
A lamp.
An LED.
Q3.
Why should we never pull electrical cords?
It can damage the electrical device.
It could damage the wires inside the cords and cause the electrical device to stop working.
It is very dangerous and could cause us harm.
Q4.
Which of these power sources is most commonly used in portable torches?
Lemons.
Mains electric.
4 Questions
Q1.
What is the main output of this electrical product?
Motion.
Sound.
Q2.
What are wires used for? (Tick 2 boxes)
As a tool for joining parts together.
Stop electricity.
Q3.
Which of these categories does a battery belong to?
Input devices.
Output devices.
Process devices.
Q4.
What is the best description of an output device?
An output device is the thinking part of an electrical system.
An output device is used to control electrical items.