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Hello Monet and Smit,

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be setting you activities for Science. We’ll expect you to complete one Science activity a week. Here is the learning for the next 5 weeks!

You will explore the following:

 Naming the basic parts of an electric circuit, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers  Identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery  Recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit  Recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors.

Remember: a key aspect of Science is asking questions! So when you’re learning, ask yourself questions and, where possible, see if you can find the answer. We look forward to seeing the work you produce and hearing about how your Science knowledge is flourishing. Don’t forget, you can send us emails, and pictures of your progress.

Ms Paintsil and Miss Edwards

Remember, if you can’t print this off, you can record your learning on paper.

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Lesson 1 So, what are conductors and insulators? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z2882hv/articles/zxv482p

Task 1 Sort the materials above into the two groups below. Search for objects around your house and add them to the groups below. Conductors Insulators

If you are unsure, use the table on the next page to help you.

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Challenge

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Lesson 2

Now you are an expert on conductors and insulators, let’s explore electric circuits. In this lesson, we will identify the basic parts and role each part plays.

Look at the PowerPoint and watch these videos to learn more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zq99q6f https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zq3fb9q

If you are drawing this in your exercise book please use a ruler. SCIENCE

Task Use the key vocabulary below to complete the sentences.

closed switch battery motor buzzer lamp

Challenge Look at the concept cartoon below. Discuss each statement with an adult and write a statement to sum up what you think.

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Lesson 3

Today, we are going to look at some diagrams of simple circuits. Your task is to work out whether you think the bulb will light up or not. Write down your reasoning or discuss with a family member.

Task

(Check your answers using page 10 of this document.)

Task 2 Now, it’s your turn to design your own circuit using the scientific symbols. Remember to label your circuit. Don’t forget to use a ruler.

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Challenge Look at the concept cartoon below. Discuss each statement with an adult and write a statement to sum up what you think.

Lesson 4 How to keep safe when using electricity

Watch the video below on electrical safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCvScgI1MCs

Task Create a poster to warn people of the dangers

Look at the example below

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Lesson 5

Researchers! Today you are going to pick a scientist/inventor to find out more about!

You can pick your own or choose from the list below.

1. Benjamin Franklin (1706-90). Showed that lightning is caused by electricity. 2. Charles Augustine Coulomb (1736-1806). He invented instruments for measuring the forces between magnets and between charges. The unit for measuring an amount, or charge, of electricity is named after him. One coulomb (symbol C) is the amount of electricity that flows past any point when a current of one amp flows for one second. 3. Alessandro Volta (1745-1827). Invented the first battery. The volt, the unit of electromotive force, is named after him. 4. Andre-Marie Ampere (1775-1836). His studies allowed people to measure the amount of electric current flowing through a circuit. Thus, the current is measured in units called amperes, or amps for short. One amp is a flow of about 6 million electrons per second. 5. Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor. These inventions include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. SCIENCE

Task 1 Choose a scientist that you feel inspired by or are interested. Use the internet or science books you may have at home and research them. You might use a spider diagram to gather your information or bullet points. Task 2 Create a fact file using the information gathered.

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Lesson 3 - Answers