Wiltshire E-Learning Project Curriculum Area: Science KS1

Learning Objective

Electricity

These activities are designed to supplement work done in science and should always be accompanied by some practical investigation

Software - Websites - Activities

Generic:

SMART Investigation Planner
Online activity Website
Information
Resources  
Physical processes1. Pupils should be taught:

a) about everyday appliances that use electricity

 

 
 

IWB resource exploring uses of electricity in the home                                    www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc

 
Electricity book to download and complete www.primaryresources.co.uk

 
Clicker 4 resources What uses electricity
  Electricity 1
  Electricity 2

 
 

Website

 

 
pdf

 
Clicker 4
Clicker 4
Clicker 4
 
 

 
b) about simple series circuits involving batteries, wires, bulbs and other components [for example, buzzers, motors]

 
Experiment with changes materials and components in a circuit www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips

 
Download free software to simulate making circuits                                www.crocodile-clips.com

 
IWB resource allows children to investigate simple circuits
www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc

 
 
Website

 

 
Crocodile Clips

 
Website
c) how a switch can be used to break a circuit.

 
IWB resource exploring the use of a switch
www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc

 

 

 Website