• Construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers.
• Science, Year 4, Electricity
• Identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery.
• Science, Year 4, Electricity
• Recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit.
• Science, Year 6, Electricity
• Associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit.
• Science, Year 6, Electricity
• Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches.
• A comprehensive kit for exploring the world of electricity.
• Includes a colour-coded tray, battery holders, buzzers, bulbs, wire strippers, and more for hands-on electricity experiments.
• This activity kit is a treasure trove for educators aiming to introduce children to the fascinating world of electricity. With components such as insulated wires, LED bulbs, and battery holders, it's equipped for a series of practical experiments. The enclosed booklet, filled with worksheets, propels the understanding of electricity's roles and its dual nature of being beneficial and risky.
• Ideal for Key Stages 1 and 2, the curriculum-relevant experiments within foster a foundational grasp of electric circuits. The kit not only aligns with educational standards but also enriches lessons with interactive and intriguing activities.
Facilitating lesson planning, it includes educator notes and experiment ideas, making lessons both impactful and fun. This approach ensures a conducive learning atmosphere, effectively engaging children's curiosity about the electric world that surrounds them.
• Bumper kit of resources including buzzers for electricity investigations
• Booklet full of worksheets and experiment ideas
• Includes notes for the teacher
• Suitable for KS1 and KS2