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Which component provides the power supply for the circuit?

Circuit A

Why would circuit A not work?

Circuit B

Why would circuit B not work?

Circuit C

Why would circuit C not work?

What happens to the charges to make a static charge build up?

What causes the build up in charge when lighting occurs?

What are the parts of an electrical circuit?

Which component makes a sound when electricity flows through it?

Symbol A

Which component does symbol A represent?

Symbol B

Which component does symbol B represent?

Symbol C

Which component does symbol C represent?

Symbol D

Which component does symbol D represent?

What are circuit diagrams?

Identify components based on their circuit symbols

Build a basic circuit based on a circuit diagram

In this lesson, we will be learning how electrical circuits are represented as diagrams. We will learn the symbol for each component and draw our own circuit diagrams. You will need a pencil, a piece of paper and a ruler.

Science

Y4 Science

Key Stage 2

Year 4

Miss

Electrical circuits

UNIT

What is static electricity?

What are the different components in an electrical circuit?

What are insulators and conductors?

What happens in a circuit when we change the components?

How much do we rely on electricity?

Which of these is a non-electrical appliance?

What can cause a static charge?

What causes the build up in charge when lightning occurs?

What component does symbol A represent?

What does an ammeter measure?

A circuit starts with one lamp and one cell. What happens when you add more cells to the circuit?

What kind of materials do not let electricity pass through them easily?

Is copper a conductor or an insulator?

Is plastic a conductor or an insulator?

Lesson overview:What are circuit diagrams?

Core Content

Electrical circuits: