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Voltage in Series and Parallel Circuits Explained - Distance Learning and Home School for KS3
Measuring voltage in series and parallel circuits – the animated PowerPoint of this fully resourced lesson for middle school science demonstrates and explains where to place the voltmeter in each type of circuit and then provides sample sets of results to enable students to draw conclusions. Students will also practice drawing circuit diagrams from descriptions and designing results tables. Ultimately students will be able to calculate unknown voltages using given voltages on circuit diagrams.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress.
The simulated practical takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
What it covers
Voltage is measured in volts (v).
Voltmeters measure voltage.
A voltmeter is placed in parallel in a circuit across the ends of the component whose voltage is being measured.
The voltages across all the components in a series circuit add up to the voltage across the battery.
The voltage across any component in a parallel circuit is the same as the voltage across the battery
Working out the unknown voltage from a circuit diagram.
Practice in drawing circuit diagrams from descriptions.
Practice in designing results tables.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
Digital quick test.
For those students without computer at home a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided.
More distance learning resources available:
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Current Electricity in Series and Parallel Circuits Distance Learning and Homeschool for KS3
Measuring current in series and parallel circuits – the animated PowerPoint of this fully resourced lesson for middle school demonstrates and explains where to place the ammeter in each type of circuit and then provides sample sets of results to enable students to draw conclusions. Students will also practice drawing circuit diagrams from descriptions and designing results tables. Ultimately students will be able to calculate unknown currents using given currents on circuit diagrams.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress.
The simulated practical takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
What it covers
Current is measured in amps (A).
Ammeters measure current.
An ammeter is placed in series with the component whose current is being measured.
The current is the same at all points in a series circuit.
The current in all the branches of a parallel circuit add up to the current leaving/returning to the battery.
Working out the unknown current from a circuit diagram.
Practice in drawing circuit diagrams from descriptions
Practice in designing results tables.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
For those students without internet or a computer at home a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided.
More distance learning resources available:
Elf Off the Shelf Resources
Bundle
Current and Voltage in Series and Parallel Circuits - Distance Learning and Homeschool for KS3
This action-packed distance or home learning pack explains everything a student needs to know about current and voltage in series and parallel circuits. Students will also practice drawing circuit diagrams from descriptions and designing results tables.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress.
The simulated practicals take the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that:
voltage is measured in volts (v);
voltage is measured by a voltmeter placed in parallel in a circuit.
the battery voltage is shared across all the components in a series circuit and understand why;
the voltage across each component is the same as that across the battery in a parallel circuit and understand why;
units for current is the amp (A).
ammeters measure current and are used in series.
current is the same at all points in a series circuit;
current divides in a parallel circuit;
adding the current in each branch of a series circuit gives the current in the main part.
To be able to:
draw series and parallel circuits from descriptions and sketches;
deduce voltmeter readings in series and parallel circuits;
deduce readings on ammeters and voltmeters in series and parallel circuits.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, and two cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
Digital quick test.
For those students without internet or a computer or a computer at home a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided for distribution by school.
Ways to Use this Resource
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet. Students print their own worksheets.
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet and provide a hardcopy of worksheets for students. Those families who do not wish to collect worksheets or who are in isolation can print the worksheets at home.
Students without photocopying facilities are instructed to write their answers in full sentences and to writs a sentence to describe any circuit diagrams drawn.
More distance learning resources available:
Elf Off the Shelf Resources
Bundle
Electricity - Current Voltage and Resistance Explained Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning KS3
What are current, voltage and resistance and what is the relationship between them in an electrical circuit? What are the conditions necessary for current to flow in a circuit? Look no further for a unique and engaging explanation of these concepts!
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for vulnerable students who are unable to attend school.
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates blended learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 17 slide PowerPoint and 14 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 49 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
Both these action-packed lessons introduce current as a flow of electrons and explain the relationship between current, voltage and resistance using the analogy of a diver using up energy obtained from food and giving off heat as they swim through pipes filled either with water (low resistance) or water and rocks (high resistance). The food as a source of energy is then replaced by the battery, the diver by the electron and the rocks by metal ions. Both scenarios are animated in the PowerPoints. This explanation is then extended to compare the resistance of long, short, thick and thin wires. The practical (simulated for the distance learning pack) explores the conditions needed for current to flow in a circuit.
Click on the resource for more details on the content of each pack.
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Lamps in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Voltage in Series & Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
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Current, Voltage and Resistance Explained Distance or Homeschool for KS3
An action-packed and enjoyable distance learning or home learning introduction to current as a flow of electrons. It explains the relationship between current, voltage and resistance using the analogy of a diver using energy obtained from food and giving off heat as they swim through pipes filled either with water (low resistance) or water and rocks (high resistance). Food as a source of energy is replaced by a battery, diver by the electron and rocks by metal ions. Both scenarios are animated in the PowerPoint. This explanation is then extended to compare the resistance of long, short, thick and thin wires. The simulated practical explores conditions needed for current to flow in a circuit.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. There is also a short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
Objective
To know and explain:
that current is a flow of electrons through a conductor when they are given energy or pushed by a voltage from the battery.
how metal ions cause resistance.
the comparative resistance of wires according to length and thickness.
why electrons lose more heat passing through a high resistance conductor.
conditions needed for current to flow in a circuit.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Two worksheets, two cut-out activities and a word search (answers in the PowerPoint).
Foldable and cut-out activity for students to record and organise learning.
Checklist - students assess their progress.
Short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
For students without home internet /computer a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided.
More distance learning and homeschool resources available from :
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Bundle
Current Electricity - The Complete Distance Learning or Homeschool Module for KS3
Eleven action-packed distance or remote learning packages which cover all the topics included in current electricity for KS3.
These resources have been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress.
The simulated practicals take the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Topics included
Explaining Current, Voltage and Resistance
Conductors and Insulators
Circuits and Symbols
Lamps in Series and Parallel
Current in Series and Parallel
Voltage in Series and Parallel
Batteries and Current
Batteries and Voltage
Resistance and Current
Switches
Ohms Law
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, and two cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
For those students without internet or a computer or a computer at home a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided for distribution by school.
Ways to Use this Resource
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet. Students print their own worksheets.
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet and provide a hardcopy of worksheets for students. Those families who do not wish to collect worksheets or who are in isolation can print the worksheets at home.
Students without photocopying facilities are instructed to write their answers in full sentences and to writs a sentence to describe any circuit diagrams drawn.
More distance learning resources available:
Elf Off the Shelf Resources
Bundle
Current Electricity Intro 1 - Distance Learning or Homeschool for KS3
Three action-packed distance or home learning packages including understanding the terms current, voltage and resistance, conductors and insulators and circuit symbols and circuit diagrams.
These resources have been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress.
The simulated practical takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
The three resources in this bundle:
explain the terms current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
explore the conditions necessary for current to flow in a circuit;
define and explain the terms conductor and insulator;
identify the basic circuit symbols an introduce recognition of series and parallel circuits;
provide practice in drawing circuit diagrams from sketches;
provide practice in designing a test circuit and tables;
provide practice in building circuits.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, and two cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
For those students without internet or a computer or a computer at home a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided for distribution by school.
Ways to Use this Resource
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet. Students print their own worksheets.
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet and provide a hardcopy of worksheets for students. Those families who do not wish to collect worksheets or who are in isolation can print the worksheets at home.
Students without photocopying facilities are instructed to write their answers in full sentences and to writs a sentence to describe any circuit diagrams drawn.
More distance learning resources available:
Elf Off the Shelf Resources
Bundle
Intro to Current Electricity 1 - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning
For each of these three topics, current, voltage and resistance, conductors and insulators and circuit symbols and circuit diagrams, the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. They facilitate blended learning and provide equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19.
Each classroom resource consists of an animated 12 to 15 slide PowerPoint and 12 to 16 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. Each topic comes with a one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
Each distance learning resource consists of a 45 to 49 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
The practicals, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
The three resources in this bundle:
explain the terms current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
explore the conditions necessary for current to flow in a circuit;
define and explain the terms conductor and insulator;
identify the basic circuit symbols an introduce recognition of series and parallel circuits;
provide practice in drawing circuit diagrams from sketches;
provide practice in designing a test circuit and tables;
provide practice in building circuits.
More high quality resources available here.
Elf Off the Shelf Resources
Bundle
Current Electricity- Conductors and Insulators Explained - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning KS3
Explaining and demonstrating conductors and insulators in terms of high and low resistance as caused by the number of collisions between electrons and metal ions, the engaging and easy to follow animated PowerPoint then takes the student through designing a test circuit and table then drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 13 slide PowerPoint and 13 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 37 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
The practical, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that conductors conduct electricity and non-metals do not.
To know that metals are conductors and non-metals are insulators.
To be able to design a test circuit and results table.
To be able to explain why some materials are conductors.
Click on the resource for more details on the content of each pack.
More high quality resources available here.
Elf Off the Shelf Resources
Other blended learning current electricity resources for middle school
Current, Voltage and Resistance - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Conductors and Insulators - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Circuits and Symbols - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Current in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Lamps in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Voltage in Series & Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Batteries and Current - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Batteries and Voltage - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning for KS3
Current and Resistance - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3
Intro to Current electricity 3 - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3
Ohms Law - Classroom, Distance & Blennded Learning for KS3
Switches in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
Intro to Current Electricity 4
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Conductors and Insulators Explained Distance Learning and Homeschool KS2
Explaining and demonstrating conductors and insulators in terms of high and low resistance as caused by the number of collisions between electrons and metal ions, the engaging and easy to follow animated PowerPoint then takes the student through designing a test circuit and table then drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. There is also a short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
Objective
To know that conductors conduct electricity and non-metals do not.
To know that metals are conductors and non-metals are insulators.
To be able to design a test circuit and results table.
To explain why some materials are conductors.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, a cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
A short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
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Elf Off the Shelf Resources
Current Electricity - Conductors and Insulators Distance Learning and Homeschool for KS2
Explaining and demonstrating conductors and insulators in terms of high and low resistance as caused by the number of collisions between electrons and metal ions, the engaging and easy to follow animated PowerPoint then takes the student through designing a test circuit and table then drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. There is also a short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
**Objective
To know that conductors conduct electricity and non-metals do not.
To know that metals are conductors and non-metals are insulators.
To be able to design a test circuit and results table.
To explain why some materials are conductors.**
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, a cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
A short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
For those students without internet or a computer or a computer at home a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided for distribution by school.
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Current Electricity - An Introduction for KS2 - Distance Learning or Homeschool
Three action-packed distance or remote learning packages including understanding the terms current, voltage and resistance, conductors and insulators and circuit symbols and circuit diagrams.
These resources have been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress.
The simulated practicals take the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
The three resources in this bundle:
• explain the terms current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
• explore the conditions necessary for current to flow in a circuit;
• define and explain the terms conductor and insulator;
• identify the basic circuit symbols an introduce recognition of series and parallel circuits;
• provide practice in drawing circuit diagrams from sketches;
• provide practice in designing a test circuit and tables;
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, and two cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
For those students without internet or a computer or a computer at home a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided for distribution by school.
Ways to Use this Resource
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet. Students print their own worksheets.
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet and provide a hardcopy of worksheets for students. Those families who do not wish to collect worksheets or who are in isolation can print the worksheets at home.
Students without photocopying facilities are instructed to write their answers in full sentences and to writs a sentence to describe any circuit diagrams drawn.
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Elf Off the Shelf Resources
Bundle
Current Electricity- Conductors and Insulators Explained - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning KS2
Explaining and demonstrating conductors and insulators in terms of high and low resistance as caused by the number of collisions between electrons and metal ions, the engaging and easy to follow animated PowerPoint then takes the student through designing a test circuit and table then drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates blended learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 13 slide PowerPoint and 13 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 37 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
The practical, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that conductors conduct electricity and non-metals do not.
To know that metals are conductors and non-metals are insulators.
To be able to design a test circuit and results table.
To be able to explain why some materials are conductors.
Other hybrid learning current electricity resources for middle school
Current, Voltage and Resistance - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Conductors and Insulators - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Circuits and Symbols - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Current in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Lamps in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Voltage in Series & Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Batteries and Current - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Batteries and Voltage - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning for KS3
Current and Resistance - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3
Intro to Current electricity 3 - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3
Ohms Law - Classroom, Distance & Blennded Learning for KS3
Switches in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
Intro to Current Electricity 4
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Current Electricity Circuits and Symbols Distance Learning or Homeschool for KS3
Starting with the circuit symbols for the electrical components a battery, lamp, ammeter, voltmeter, switch, and resistor, this action-packed distance or remote learning package then shows how to use them to construct circuit diagrams of both series circuits and parallel circuits from sketches and descriptions of electrical circuits.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress.
The simulated practical takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To be able to recognise and draw the symbols for a battery, lamp, voltmeter, ammeter, switch, resistor and motor.
To be able to draw simple and more complex circuit diagrams from sketches of circuits with actual apparatus.
To be able to recognise and draw series and parallel circuits.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, a cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
A short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
For those students without internet or a computer at home, a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided for distribution by school.
Ways to Use this Resource
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet. Students print their own worksheets.
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet and provide a hardcopy of worksheets for students. Those families who do not wish to collect worksheets or who are in isolation can print the worksheets at home.
Provide students with a hard copy of the condensed PowerPoint and worksheets
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Lamps in Series and Parallel Distance Learning and Homeschool KS3
This action-packed distance or home learning package demonstrates what happens when lamps are added and removed in series and parallel circuits.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress.
The simulated practical takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that as lamps are added in a series circuit the lamps become dimmer.
To know that as identical lamps are added in a parallel circuit the brightness of the lamps does not change.
To know that if the lamps in a series circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness.
To know that if a lamp is removed or breaks in a series circuit, the others will go out.
To know that if a lamp is removed or breaks in a parallel circuit, the others will stay on.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, a cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
For those students without internet or a computer at home, a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided.
Digital quick test
More distance learning resources available:
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Current Electricity - Lamps in series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates blended learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 10 slide PowerPoint and 12 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 45 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
The practical, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that as lamps are added in a series circuit the lamps become dimmer.
To know that as identical lamps are added in a parallel circuit the brightness of the lamps does not change.
To know that if the lamps in a series circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness.
To know that if a lamp is removed or breaks in a series circuit, the others will go out.
To know that if a lamp is removed or breaks in a parallel circuit, the others will stay on.
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Current Electricity Intro 2 - Distance Learning or Homeschool for KS3
This action-packed distance or home learning pack explains everything a student needs to know about current, voltage and lamps in series and parallel circuits. Students will also practice drawing circuit diagrams from descriptions and designing results tables.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress.
The simulated practicals take the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that:
voltage is measured in volts (v);
voltage is measured by a voltmeter placed in parallel in a circuit.
the battery voltage is shared across all the components in a series circuit and understand why;
the voltage across each component is the same as that across the battery in a parallel circuit and understand why;
units for current is the amp (A).
ammeters measure current and are used in series.
current is the same at all points in a series circuit;
current divides in a parallel circuit;
adding the current in each branch of a series circuit gives the current in the main part.
if lamps are identical in a parallel circuit, the same current will flow through each;
as lamps are added in a series circuit the lamps become dimmer;
as identical lamps are added in a parallel circuit the brightness of the lamps does not change;
if the lamps in a series circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness;
if the lamps in a parallel circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness;
if a lamp is removed or breaks in a series circuit, the others will go out;
if a lamp is removed or breaks in a parallel circuit, the others will stay on.
To be able to:
draw series and parallel circuits from descriptions and sketches;
deduce voltmeter readings in series and parallel circuits;
deduce readings on ammeters and voltmeters in series and parallel circuits.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, and two cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
Digital quick test.
For those students without internet or a computer at home a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided.
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Current Electricity Game - Interactive Quiz KS3
With questions on the current, voltage, resistance, conductors and insulators, circuit diagrams, series and parallel circuits and units for current and voltage, this is an enjoyable and engaging 35 question quiz on the basics of current electricity. It can be played by teams or by individuals.
Included in this Pack
Interactive Question PowerPoint with 36 differentiated questions
Interactive Answer PowerPoint (which also shows the questions)
Pupil answer/score sheet
Instruction sheet
How it Works
Work through interactive Question PowerPoint.
Pupils/teams write answers on recording sheet.
Work through Interactive Answer PowerPoint.
Pupils total their score
Highest score wins.
Prior Knowledge Required
The symbols for switch, resistor, battery, voltmeter, ammeter, motor, buzzer and able to recognise series and parallel circuits.
Metals and non-metals as conductors and insulators.
Current is a flow of electrons and metal ions cause resistance.
Batteries contain chemicals and provide the push or voltage to current.
Voltage is the difference in energy level between two points in a circuit.
Comparative resistance of long/short, thin/thick wires.
Know that insulators have high resistances and the resistance of all conductors is comparatively lower.
Comparative brightness of identical lamps in series and parallel and the effect of removing a lamp.
Ammeters are placed in series and voltmeters in parallel.
Current is measured in amps and voltage in volts.
Current in series and parallel circuits.
Voltage in series and parallel circuits.
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Links to other resources in this series.
Intro to Current Electricity 1
Intro to Current Electricity 2
Intro to Current Electricity 3
Current Electricity - Everything You Need
Periodic Table of Elements Dominoes Game KS3
A dominoes game for middle with questions and statements on the Periodic Table of elements instead of numbers to consolidate learning at the end of the topic or for revision.
The game can be played with or without the students being given a copy of the enclosed periodic table.
Prior Knowledge
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of atomic number.
Metals are on the left of the table and non – metals on the right with a zig – zag line dividing the two.
Some of the metals touching the zig – zag are semi – metals or metalloids which means they have some properties of metals and of non – metals.
Vertical columns are called groups and horizontal rows are called periods.
Each period starts with metals on the left and end with non – metals on the right.
The elements within each group have similar physical and chemical properties.
Group 1 are the alkali metals. Group 2 are the alkaline earth metals. Group 7 are the halogens. Group 0 are the rare or noble gases. The central block are the transition metals.
On the left – hand side of the table, reactivity increases as you go down a group and on the right – hand side of the table reactivity increases as you go up a group.
Group 1: can be cut with a knife; must be stored under oil; low density – lithium, sodium and potassium float on water; form compounds which are solid at room temperature; form compounds with similar formulae – LiCl. NaCl. Group 7; are all colored; react with hydrogen to form acids; react with metals to form salts.
Alkali metal + water --> alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
lithium + water --> lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Group 0 are all inert gases – they do not react with other elements
Transition metals; except for mercury, which is a liquid, these are harder than group 1 metals; have high melting points; react slowly with atmospheric oxygen.
What You Get
90 dominos
Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.
Periodic table
Rules of the Game
Each player selects seven dominos from the top of the face-down pile and holds them in their hand like playing cards.
The player whose surname begins with a letter closest to the letter A starts and play proceed in a clockwise direction.
Dominos can be matched exactly, or a name can be matched with a symbol or descriptions, sketches and circuit diagrams can be matched.
If a player thinks a match is wrong, they can challenge. If the challenger is correct, they give a card from their own hand to the challenged player. If the challenged player is correct, they give a card from their hand to the challenger. Pupils are encouraged to check their books for the correct answer and consult their teacher if a consensus is not reached.
If a player cannot play a domino, they pick up from the face down pile and can play if possible or add it to their hand.
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Current in Series and Parallel Circuits - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates blended learning and provides equality of opportunity for vulnerable students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 11 slide PowerPoint and 14 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 35 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
The practical, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know the units for and how to measure current.
To know that current is the same throughout a series circuit.
To know that if lamps are identical in a parallel circuit, the same current will flow through each.
To know that, in a parallel circuit, the current in all the branches in a parallel circuit adds up to the current in the main part of the circuit.
To be able to draw circuit diagrams from description.
To be able to design results tables.
Click on the resource for more details on the content of each pack.
More high quality resources available here.
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Other hybrid learning current electricity resources for middle school
Current, Voltage and Resistance - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Conductors and Insulators - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Circuits and Symbols - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Current in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Lamps in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Voltage in Series & Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Batteries and Current - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Batteries and Voltage - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning for KS3
Current and Resistance - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3
Intro to Current electricity 3 - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3
Ohms Law - Classroom, Distance & Blennded Learning for KS3
Switches in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
Intro to Current Electricity 4