Year 4

To select components to assemble electrical systems

In this lesson, we will modify our designs meeting the needs of users. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Year 4

To select components to assemble electrical systems

In this lesson, we will modify our designs meeting the needs of users. 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

  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

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 components are used as output devices in an electrical system? (Tick 3 boxes)
A battery.
Correct answer: A bulb.
Correct answer: A buzzer.
A wire.
Correct answer: An LED.
Q2.
Which component is used as an input device in an electrical system?
A buzzer.
Correct answer: A switch.
An LED.
Q3.
True or false, a series circuit can only have one bulb?
Correct answer: False.
True.
Q4.
True or false, using electrical wires that are damaged is unsafe?
False.
Correct answer: True.
Unsure.

4 Questions

Q1.
Which component is used as an input device in an electrical system?
A buzzer.
Correct answer: A switch.
A wire.
An LED.
Q2.
True or false, batteries only come in one size and shape?
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
True or false, a bulb is an input device?
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
What do we call a material that does allow electricity to flow through it?
Correct answer: Conductors
Impervious
Inflammable
Insulators