GCSE AQA Physics - P4.5 - Series Circuits

GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Series Circuits using key content from AQA exam specification.

The starter for the lesson revisits models as a way of helping to explain principles of electric circuits. The model used is a simple model which you can do as a class activity or a class demo by simply using string with dots spotted around the string. This helps to summarise key terms before moving onto series circuit rules.
The string model is then used to help pupils explain key series circuit rules which are summarised.
The main uses a circuit experiment requiring the pupils to build 6 different simple circuits using ammeters and voltmeters, results can be drawn with circuit diagrams. (Support sheet included for pupils that may struggle drawing circuits).
Plenary uses a series of questions to apply pupil knowledge of series circuit rules.

Lesson Objectives:
1) Review key words for the electricity topic. (D)
2) Explain the current and potential difference rule for series circuits. (C)
3) Investigate current and potential difference in series circuits. (B)
4) Apply the series circuit rule to problems. (A)


Note: This lesson is formatted is similar content to previously listed 'Series Circuits' but in the new Nteach style and also with new content relevant to the new specification for AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson will be updated as all lessons are as I create new , engaging and challenging content relevant to the subject.