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Statutory requirements, notes and guidance, lower ks2 - working scientifically, conductors and insulators ks2.
Pupils discuss whether or not different devices need electricity to function. They identify common electrical components, explain their functions and relate them to their symbols, and create their own simple circuits with reference to illustrations and circuit diagrams. Pupils investigate the effect of placing switches in different positions in circuits. They investigate whether classroom objects are electrical conductors or insulators, record their results in a table, display their results in a Venn diagram and consider the relationship between metals and electrical conductivity. They apply their knowledge by explaining why electricity can be dangerous, identify dangerous situations involving electricity and how they can be avoided or made safe.
Conductors and insulators Investigation Free!
Outstanding science year 4 | electricity | os4e007.
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Learning objective
I can investigate which objects are conductors and which are insulators.
Using simple electrical apparatus, children investigate which materials are electrical conductors and which are insulators. If possible, they note the material each object is made from. Children transfer their results from their table to a Venn diagram containing 2 intersecting sets ('electrical conductors' and 'made of metal') and try to identify a relationship.
- 4e5 : recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors.
Electrical machines Worksheet
Outstanding science year 4 | electricity | os4e001.
I can identify machines which need electricity to work.
Children cut out pictures of 10 familiar household machines. They place them in 2 groups - those that need electricity to work, and those that do not. They think about non-electrical alternatives to electrical machines, and vice versa.
- 4e1 : identify common appliances that run on electricity
Electrical components Worksheet
Outstanding science year 4 | electricity | os4e002.
I can identify electrical components and their symbols.
Children learn about 6 different electrical components - bulb, switch, cell, battery, switch, buzzer and bell. They match each component to its picture, description, and circuit diagram symbol.
- 4e2 : construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers
Electrical circuits Investigation
Outstanding science year 4 | electricity | os4e003.
I can create a simple electrical circuit.
Using simple apparatus, children look at illustrations of 5 different circuits and attempt to create them. They attempt to create the circuit diagram for each, and explain what happens when each circuit is completed.
- 4e3 : 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
Working circuits Worksheet
Outstanding science year 4 | electricity | os4e004.
I can predict whether a circuit will work and how it can be fixed.
Children look at 5 different circuit illustrations. In each circuit, the bulb will not light. Children explain how each circuit can be changed so that the bulb will light. If possible, they test their ideas with simple apparatus. They attempt to draw a circuit diagram for their improved circuits.
Electrical switches Worksheet
Outstanding science year 4 | electricity | os4e005.
I can explain how an electrical switch works.
Children look at 4 different circuit diagrams. They predict and then observe whether the switch will function correctly when placed in different positions in the circuit. They attempt to find a general rule from their findings.
- 4e4 : recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit
Electricity and safety Worksheet
Outstanding science year 4 | electricity | os4e008.
I can identify situations when electricity can be dangerous.
Children look at illustrations of 8 different dangerous situations involving mains electricity in the home. They identify what the danger is and how it can be made safe.
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Conductors and Insulators KS2 Lesson Plan and Worksheet
Subject: Physics
Age range: 7-11
Resource type: Lesson (complete)
Last updated
15 August 2022
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Lesson plan with links to videos on materials that conduct and insulate electricity. Worksheet with suggested materials to test in a table with columns for predictions and results.
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Children must record their results in the table provided and answer the accompanying questions, which encourage them to think about the materials that the conductors and insulators are made from. Answers are provided. Key Stage: Key Stage 2. Subject: Science. Topic: Electricity. Topic Group: Physical Processes. Year (s): Year 4. Media Type: PDF.
pdf, 1.6 MB. KS2 Science: Electricity. Help children understand the concepts of insulators and conductors of electricity with this investigation. Get children to test a variety of objects within a circuit to establish if they are conductors or insulators. Get pupils to approach their investigations scientifically with this structured worksheet.
Keywords. Material - A material is what objects are made from such as wood, metal or plastic.. Electrical conductor - An electrical conductor is a material that allows electricity to pass through it easily.. Minerals - A mineral is a naturally occurring solid, e.g. a salt.. Electrical insulator - An electrical insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to pass through it easily.
This worksheet is the ideal accompaniment to your KS2 lesson on conductors and insulators. Your students can work through individually or in small groups to find their answers to these questions on electricity. Pupils must first separate a list of materials into Conductors and Insulators before testing the objects in an experimental setting to confirm their predictions.
Your pupils will learn through experience as they test different materials in a fun, scientific experiment. The perfect resource to electrify learning in your science lessons! Sorting the materials into insulators and conductors, your KS2 pupils will be more prepared to answer any exam question on the topic.The pack includes engaging worksheets, parts of circuits cards (which are ...
Conductors and Insulators ExperimentIn this fun-filled simple science experiment for kids, we are demonstrating difference between electric conductors and in...
Conductors And Insulators KS2. Pupils discuss whether or not different devices need electricity to function. They identify common electrical components, explain their functions and relate them to their symbols, and create their own simple circuits with reference to illustrations and circuit diagrams. Pupils investigate the effect of placing ...
Conductors and Insulators KS2 Lesson Plan and Worksheet. STS provides lesson plans and teaching resources for the current primary curriculum. All of the resources needed to teach each lesson are provided. Lesson plan with links to videos on materials that conduct and insulate electricity. Worksheet with suggested materials to test in a table ...
An electrical insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to pass through it easily. Electrical insulators help keep us safe from the dangerous effects of electricity flowing through conductors. Scientists and engineers choose different materials that are electrical conductors and insulators to solve problems.
This electrical conductors and insulators lesson pack contains all you need to teach the topic of insulators and conductors at KS2. So you can stop worrying about preparing materials and use this resource to save you valuable planning time. Instead, think of how you'd like to carry out the exciting experiments with your class.