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QCA

Science at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 2)

Unit 2F: Using electricity

QCA
About this unit

This unit introduces children to the concept of electricity and the essential role it plays in everyday life. It introduces children to the hazards associated with mains electricity.

Experimental and investigative work focuses on:

  • thinking about what is expected to happen and whether results support the prediction
  • exploring and testing circuits
  • making observations and explaining what has been found out.
The unit links children's everyday experiences of electricity to scientific ideas and the importance of following instructions to control risks to themselves.

This unit takes approximately 8 hours.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Finding electrical appliances
2. Electrical safety
3. Using batteries and making connections
4. Making a circuit
5. Investigating different circuits
6. Making useful circuits