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Science at key stage 3    (Year 7)

Unit 7J: Electrical circuits

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Prior learning

It is helpful if pupils:

  • recall that a complete circuit is required for electrical devices to work
  • can connect a circuit
  • can draw and interpret standard electrical symbols for connection, cell/battery, bulb and switch

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