Year 4
To generate ideas for electrical systems using different materials and components
In this lesson, we will generate ideas and plans to make electrical systems. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
Year 4
To generate ideas for electrical systems using different materials and components
In this lesson, we will generate ideas and plans to make electrical systems. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- generate realistic ideas, focusing on the needs of the user
- order the main stages of making
- select materials and components suitable for the task
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.
Which component is used as an input device in an electrical system?
A buzzer.
An LED.
Q2.
Which of these switches when pushed makes the electricity flow through the circuit but when you release it the circuit is broken?
A make to break switch.
A reed switch.
A toggle switch.
Q3.
Which is the name of a material that does allow electricity to flow through it?
Barriers.
Calculators.
Insulators.
Q4.
In this unit we will be designing and making ...
... a handsfree headlamp for a cyclist.
... a mains powered reading lamp.
5 Questions
Q1.
What does the word prototype mean?
It a sketch of a product.
It is a final product.
It is a photograph of a product.
Q2.
True or false, designers often test and evaluate their designs as they make them.
False.
Q3.
In this unit we are making prototypes of which electrical product?
Kettle.
Mobile phone.
Washing machine.
Q4.
Which stage in the design cycle should every designer start on?
Designing the product.
Evaluating the product.
Investigating the problem or other products.
Making the product.
Q5.
True or false, everyone must use the same materials when making their nightlights?
True