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Electricity

This unit builds on from the Year 4 Electricity unit. Children will learn to represent circuits using symbols in a diagram. Children will get the opportunity to develop their understanding of what electricity is and how to measure it.

Wider Learning

 

Go Online: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zj44jxs

 

Go Online: A comprehensive site about Electricity and the Environment where children can learn about renewable and non-renewable sources of electricity, global warming, etc. There are a few interactive games and activities as well. http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/learning-activities/science/energy-and-the-environment/introduction/

 

Watch it: The story of electricity - https://youtu.be/0zif9w_vqx0

 

Make it: Build some squishy circuits with playdough! This TED Talk explains how to turn your kitchen into an electrical engineering lab - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M3Dow20KlM

 

Go Online: http://www.switchedonkids.org.uk/

 

Play it: Wired is a free puzzle-platform game where you wire up electrical circuits to progress through the levels (Windows or Mac computers; needs a keyboard and mouse) - https://wiredthegame.com/

 

Visit: The Science Museum - https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/energy-hall

 

Apps: Paid apps that help teach children about circuits and electricity.

https://www.kidsdiscover.com/apps-for-kids/electricity-app-for-ipad/

https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/exploriments-electricity

 

Read, Make and Explore: Create awesome DIY electronics projects using fabric, paper, and craft - The Crafty Kids Guide to DIY Electronics: 20 Fun Projects for Makers, Crafters, and Everyone in Between by Helen Leigh.

 

Research it: Research Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla.

 

Read:

- Charging About: The Story of Electricity by Jacqui Bailey

- A Beginner's Guide to Electricity and Magnetism by Gill Arbuthnott

- Science in Action: How things work- Electricity by Anna Claybourne

- You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Electricity! by Ian Graham

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