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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.
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