Year 4

To use learning from science to help design and make working electrical products

In this lesson, we will be taught to work safely, using tools, equipment, materials, components and techniques appropriate to the task. We will create a simple electrical circuit. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Year 4

To use learning from science to help design and make working electrical products

In this lesson, we will be taught to work safely, using tools, equipment, materials, components and techniques appropriate to the task. We will create a simple electrical circuit. 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

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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5 Questions

Q1.
A material which allows electrical current to pass through it is called what?
Cell.
Correct answer: Conductor.
Connection.
Insulator.
Q2.
Which of these materials would not be a good electrical conductor?
Copper.
Iron.
Correct answer: Plastic.
Silver.
Q3.
What is an electrical circuit?
It is a mixture of electrical components.
Correct answer: It is a range of components connected together with a path for electrical current to flow.
​It is just a battery and wire.
Q4.
Batteries and cells are both types of power source. Can you select another type of power source?
Coal.
Correct answer: Mains electricity.
Motors.
Petrol.
Q5.
Which of these electrical devices is an input device?
A Bulb
Correct answer: A switch.
An LED.

5 Questions

Q1.
Which electrical component is represented by the following symbol?
An image in a quiz
A battery.
A buzzer.
A cell.​
Correct answer: A lightbulb.
A wire.
Q2.
Which electrical component is represented by the following symbol?
An image in a quiz
A cell.
A motor.
Correct answer: A switch.
A wire.
Q3.
Will the bulb in this circuit light up?
An image in a quiz
Maybe
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q4.
What will a circuit with an open switch do?
It will allow electricity to pass through.
It will make a good electrical insulator.
Correct answer: It will not allow electricity to pass through.
It will resist electricity.
Q5.
What symbol is used in an electrical circuit to represent a motor?
A plain circle.
Correct answer: The letter M inside a circle.
The letter X inside a circle.