This term our topic is “Electrical Circuits and Components”. In the Electrical Circuits and Components project, your child will consolidate their understanding of the components that make up a circuit, such as a lamp, cell, wire and switch. We will make a range of circuits and use symbols to draw circuit diagrams. We will learn about electric currents and measure the voltage of different cells. We will discover how cells produce electricity and research questions about cells and batteries. We will also learn how the voltage across a circuit affects the performance of different components. We will also learn about programmable devices, sensors and monitoring. To conclude, Churchill Class will combine their learning to design and make home security devices. To find out more, view our Electrical Circuits and Components Knowledge Organiser.
Electrical Circuits and Components Lesson Overview
| Lesson | Learning focus |
| 1 | Naming circuit components |
| 2 | Recognised circuit symbols |
| 3 | Recording circuits |
| 4 | Exploring circuit components |
| 5 | Voltage and cells |
| 6 | Researching batteries and cells |
| 7 | Investigating voltage |
| 8 | Programming tasks |
| 9,10 and 11 | Designing and making security home devices |
| 12 | Home device evaluation |
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