In our Science lesson, about electricity, the children were given a task without very much input first. With a partner, the class used wires, clips, batteries and a bulb and their task was to build a circuit and make the bulb light up. It was great to see how determined the children were to figure this out.
I think we need to connect the wire to the battery.
Where does the power come from?
Why isn’t our circuit working?
I wonder if the battery is dead!
What would happen if we added two batteries to our circuit?
Connecting the clips to the bulb was tricky!
I can’t believe we did this without Mrs Freeman showing us first!
Success!
After this fantastic investigation, we discussed circuits.
What is a circuit?
A circuit is a complete path around which electricity can flow. It must include a source of electricity, such as a battery. Materials that allow electric current to pass through them easily, called conductors, can be used to link the positive and negative ends of a battery, creating a circuit.
Quiz your child about their learning so far. Can they answer these questions?
What is the correct name for a single battery?
Name 3 common household appliances that
run on mains electricity.
Name 3 common household devices that run
on battery power.
Good luck!