Year 4

To know how to construct simple series circuits

In this lesson, we will learn how to make manually controlled, simple series circuits with batteries and different types of switches, bulbs and buzzers. We will use CAD diagrams. We will find out which of the components in the circuit are input devices and which are output devices. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

Year 4

To know how to construct simple series circuits

In this lesson, we will learn how to make manually controlled, simple series circuits with batteries and different types of switches, bulbs and buzzers. We will use CAD diagrams. We will find out which of the components in the circuit are input devices and which are output devices. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. how to use learning from science to help design and make products that work
  2. measure, mark out, cut and shape materials and components with some accuracy
  3. identify the strengths and areas for development in their ideas and products

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

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is not an electrical input device?
Light sensor.
Correct answer: Motor.
Switch.
Temperature sensor.
Q2.
Which of the following are output devices? (Tick 2 boxes)
Correct answer: Bulb.
Microprocessor.
Correct answer: Motor.
Switch.
Q3.
What will we use as the power source in our circuit?
Correct answer: A battery.
A solar cell.
Mains electricity.
Q4.
What does it mean if a material is an electrical conductor?
Correct answer: The material lets electricity flow through it.
The material power an electrical device.
The material resists the flow of electricity.

5 Questions

Q1.
What does CAD stand for?
Complete Accurate Design.
Correct answer: Computer Aided Design.
Computer Assisted Design.
Control Aided Digital.
Q2.
What is the name of the electrical components that are used to create light? (Tick 2 boxes)
Correct answer: Bulbs.
Buzzers.
Correct answer: LEDs.
Resistors.
Q3.
Which website did we use to design series circuits?
Tincad.
Correct answer: Tinkercad.
Toughencard.
Q4.
What is a material that does not allow electricity to flow called?
Barrier.
Calculator.
Conductor.
Correct answer: Insulator.
Q5.
True or false, only computer simulation can be used to draw electrical circuits?
Correct answer: False
True