Science at key stage 3 (Year 7)

Unit 7J: Electrical circuits

Where the unit fits in

This unit uses ideas developed in the key stage 2 programme of study. It builds on ideas introduced in unit 6G 'Changing circuits' and unit 4F 'Circuits and conductors' in the key stage 2 scheme of work.

This unit should precede unit 8J 'Magnets and electromagnets' and unit 9I 'Energy and electricity'.

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. a. How do electrical circuits work?
	2. b. How do electrical circuits work?
	3. a. What happens in a circuit?
	4. b. What happens in a circuit?
	5. a. How can we explain what happens in electrical circuits?
	6. b. How can we explain what happens in electrical circuits?
	7. a. What kinds of circuits are useful and what are the hazards?
	8. b. What kinds of circuits are useful and what are the hazards?
	9. c. What kinds of circuits are useful and what are the hazards?
	10. Reviewing work