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
- how to use learning from science to help design and make products that work
- 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.
A wire.
Q2.
Which component is used as an input device in an electrical system?
A buzzer.
An LED.
Q3.
True or false, a series circuit can only have one bulb?
True.
Q4.
True or false, using electrical wires that are damaged is unsafe?
False.
Unsure.
4 Questions
Q1.
Which component is used as an input device in an electrical system?
A buzzer.
A wire.
An LED.
Q2.
True or false, batteries only come in one size and shape?
True
Q3.
True or false, a bulb is an input device?
True
Q4.
What do we call a material that does allow electricity to flow through it?
Impervious
Inflammable
Insulators