Lesson 1
Selection & conductivity investigation
Introduction
In this ‘unplugged’ lesson, pupils construct electrical circuits and use selection to explain what happens to the output when conductors and insulators are added.
Learning objectives
- To identify the output in an electrical circuit
- To understand the term selection
- To use selection when describing the output of an electrical circuit
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson plan
- Lesson slides
- Student handouts
Other resources:
Batteries, alligator / crocodile clip leads (optional), lightbulbs, buzzers (optional), motors (optional), kitchen foil (optional), scissors (optional), pencils (optional), coins (optional), felt cloth (optional), erasers (optional), pencil sharpeners (optional)
Quick links
Lesson plan
Introduction: Identifying outputs (10 minutes)
Creating and representing circuits (15 minutes)
Introducing selection (10 minutes)
Testing electrical conductivity (15 minutes)
Reviewing learning (10 minutes)
Extension ideas
Differentiation
Opportunities for assessment
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