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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.
More distance learning resources available:
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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.
Elf Off the Shelf Shop
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
Bundle
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.
Elf Off the Shelf Resources
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
Current Electricity - Voltage in Series and Parallel Circuits KS3
Measuring voltage in series and parallel circuits – the animated PowerPoint of this resource 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 pupils will be able to calculate unknown voltages using given voltages on circuit diagrams.
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
Animated 14 slide PowerPoint- includes exit ticket /plenary quiz
Cut and stick
Anticipation guide (starter and plenary)
Flip It
Taboo Cards
Worksheet for practical
Fact sheet
Foldable
Fact Share Worksheet
Exit ticket template
ABC card template
Differentiated homework/classwork worksheets
PowerPoint with answers /detailed mark schemes for homework/classwork sheets-pupils can self-assess or peer assess.
An easy to follow one-page flow chart lesson plan indicates where logical choices between resources can be made.
With 15 printables, teachers can opt to bespoke their lesson to take account of the ability of their students and time available. A one page lesson plan flow chart shows where logical choices between resources can be made.
Elf Off the Shelf Shop
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
Bundle
Intro to Current Electricity 2 - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
For each of the three topics listed below, the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home.
• Lamps in Series and Parallel
• Current in Series and Parallel
• Voltage in Series and Parallel
They facilitate hybrid learning and provide equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school.
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
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.
Click on the resource for more details on the content of each pack.
More high quality resources available here.
Elf Off the Shelf Resources
Bundle
Current Electricity - Voltage 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 students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 12 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 36 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 voltage is measured in volts (v).
To know that voltage is measured by a voltmeter placed in parallel in a circuit.
To draw series and parallel circuits from descriptions and sketches.
To know and understand why the battery voltage is shared across all the components in a series circuit.
To know and understand why the voltage across each component is the same as that across the battery in a parallel circuit.
Be able to deduce voltmeter readings in series and parallel circuits.
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 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 - Current and Voltage in Series and Parallel Circuits KS3
Measuring current and voltage in series and parallel circuits – the two action packed animated PowerPoints in this resource demonstrate and explain where to place the ammeter and voltmeter respectively in each type of circuit and then provide 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 and voltages using given currents and voltages on circuit diagrams.
With 15 printables for each lesson, teachers can select resources to take account of the ability of their students and time available if they so wish. A one page lesson plan flow chart shows where logical choices between resources can be made.
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. 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 Provided
2 Animated 11 PowerPoints which include exit ticket /plenary quiz
2 Anticipation guide
2 Flip Its
2 sets of Taboo Cards
2 Worksheets for practical
2 Fact sheets
2 Foldables
Fact Share Worksheets
Exit ticket template
ABC card template
5 Differentiated homework/classwork worksheets
2 one-page flow chart lesson plan
2 PowerPoints with answers /detailed mark schemes for homework/classwork sheets-pupils of all abilities can self-assess or peer assess.
With 15 printables, teachers can opt to bespoke their lesson to take account of the ability of their students and time available. A one page lesson plan flow chart shows where logical choices between resources can be made.
Elf Off the Shelf Shop
Links to other resources in this series.
Current, Voltage and Resistance - What Are They?
Conductors and Insulators
Circuits and Symbols
Intro to Current Electricity
Current Electricity - Everything You Need
Bundle
Current Electricity - Intro 2 KS3
Lamps, current and voltage in series and parallel circuits – these three fully resourced, and engaging lessons provide the ideal foundation on which to build your middle school science students’ knowledge of current electricity .
Included in this pack
Lamps in Series and Parallel
Measuring Current
Measuring Voltage
35 Question Interactive Quiz
Each lesson comes with its own animated and easy to follow PowerPoint complete with exit ticket quiz and a separate PowerPoint with detailed mark schemes for easy self-assessment and peer assessment.
With each lesson come with up to 14 printables so that teachers can bespoke their lesson to take account of the ability of their students and time available. A one page lesson plan flow chart shows where logical choices between resources can be made if necessary. Assessments are supported by PowerPoints with detailed answer and mark schemes to enable a choice of teacher, student or peer assessment.
What This Pack Does
Introduces the idea of a parallel circuits having branches
Compares the brightness of identical lamps in series and parallel
Looks at the effect of removing a lamp in series and parallel
Introduces the amp (A) as the unit of current
Positioning of ammeters in series and parallel circuits
Compares current in series and parallel circuits
Introduces the volt (v) as the unit of voltage
Positioning of voltmeters in series and parallel circuits
Compares voltage in series and parallel circuits
Enables pupils to determine unknown currents and voltages in series and parallel circuits
Guides pupils through 3 labs but provides sample results should labs not be possible
Provides practice in designing a test circuit and results tables
Provides practice in building circuits
What You Get For each Lesson
Animated PowerPoint complete with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guide (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut-and-stick activity
Practical worksheets for labs
Homeworks
Worksheets and guided notes
Taboo Cards
Elf Off the Shelf Shop
Links to other resources in this series.
Intro to Current Electricity 1
Intro to Current Electricity 3
Current Electricity - Everything You Need
Bundle
Current Electricity - Batteries and Current Explained - 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.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 22 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 42 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 an electric current is a flow of electrons which pick up energy from the battery.
To know that as batteries are added to a circuit current increases and the lamp gets brighter.
To be able to make a prediction and design an experiment to investigate the relationship between the number of batteries and current.
To be able to draw a bar graph.
To be able to calculate the output of n number of batteries from known numbers of batteries, voltages and currents.
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 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
Bundle
Current Electricity - Batteries and Voltage Explained - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning 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.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 16 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 39 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 an electric current is a flow of electrons which pick up energy from the battery.
To know that, as batteries are added to a circuit, the voltage increases and the lamp gets brighter.
To be able to make a prediction and design an experiment and results table to investigate the relationship between the number of batteries and voltage.
To be able to draw a bar graph.
To be able to calculate the output of n number of batteries from known numbers of batteries.
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 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
Current Electricity - Does the Number of Batteries in an Electrical Circuit Affect the Voltage? KS3
What happens to the voltage when you add batteries to a circuit? This fully resourced lesson comes with an animated PowerPoint which explains how a battery produces current to carry energy through a circuit then guides the student through planning an investigation to discover what happens to the voltage when the number of batteries is increased. If the apparatus is not available for a lab, a set of results is provided for students to use to draw a conclusion.
What’s Covered
A battery has a positive and negative terminal.
The long line in the battery symbol represents the positive terminal.
Batteries are connected positive to negative.
A battery contains chemicals.
An electric current is a flow of electrons which pick up energy from the battery.
As batteries are added to a circuit the lamp gets brighter.
A battery provides the push or voltage to make current flow in a circuit.
Voltage increases as batteries are added to a circuit.
Making a prediction and designing an experiment to investigate the relationship between the number of batteries and voltage.
Drawing a bar graph.
Calculate the output of a number of batteries from known numbers of batteries, voltages and currents.
Be able to explain how electrons supply energy to components in a circuit without becoming used up themselves.
Resources
Animated 14 slide PowerPoint- includes exit ticket /plenary quiz
Cut and stick
Anticipation guide (starter and plenary)
Flip It
Taboo Cards
Worksheet for practical
Fact sheet
Foldable
Fact Share Worksheet
Exit ticket template
ABC card template
Differentiated homework/classwork worksheets
PowerPoint with answers /detailed mark schemes for homework/classwork sheets-pupils can self-assess or peer assess.
An easy to follow one-page flow chart lesson plan indicates where logical choices between resources can be made if required.
With 15 printables available, teachers can opt to tailor their lesson to take account of the ability of their students and time available if so required.
Elf Off the Shelf Shop
Links to other resources in this series.
Current, Voltage and Resistance - What Are They?
Conductors and Insulators
Circuits and Symbols
Intro to Current Electricity
Current Electricity - Everything You Need
Bundle
Intro to Current Electricity 3 - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning
For each of the three topics listed below, the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home.
Lamps in Series and Parallel
Current in Series and Parallel
Voltage in Series and Parallel
They facilitate hybrid learning and provide equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school.
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
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.
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 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
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Current Electricity Games Compendium KS3
A compendium of six different, enjoyable and challenging games on current electricity suitable for all abilities. T Each game is fully resourced, comes with full instructions and is easy to run. The following shows the prior knowledge which is needed for each game.
What are current, voltage and resistance
Conductors and insulators
Circuits and symbols
42 Question Card Sort Team Game
Dominos
Lamps in series and parallel circuits
Current in series and parallel circuits
Voltage in series and parallel
35 Question Interactive Quiz
The relationship between the number of batteries and current
The relationship between the number of batteries and voltage
Adding lamps
Electricity Board Game
Switches in series and parallel circuits
Ohms Law
Smart Board Bingo
Escape Room
This versatile pack can be used to reinforce each section of the current electricity module as it is taught or for revision. Many of the games could be used for cover lessons, even when taken by a non-specialist as they come with a hard-copy or PowerPoint of the answers. It is also the ideal end of term/year pack.
The current electricity module is available as money-saving bundles or individual topics.
Intro to Current Electricity 1
Intro to Current Electricity 2
Intro to Current Electricity 3
Intro to Current Electricity 4
Current Electricity KS3 – The Complete Module
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Current Electricity Boardgame KS3
Current, voltage, resistance, conductors and insulators, series and parallel circuits, electrical symbols and circuit diagrams – this engaging and enjoyable board game, for up to six pupils per set, has 54 questions on these basics of current electricity. Use it to consolidate and reinforce learning at the end of the module or for test prep.
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.
Current and voltage vary with number of batteries.
Metal ions causing high and low resistance conductors.
Relationship between resistance and current.
Included in this Pack
Game board
54 Question cards with questions of varying difficulty
Teacher answer sheet
Instruction sheet.
Preparation
Photocopy Board onto A3 paper or card (Colour and greyscale versions included).
Photocopy question sheets onto paper or card (Colour and greyscale versions included) and cut into question cards.
How to Play
Highest score of dice starts
Pupils take turns and work their way around the board following the instructions in the squares.
A symbol on the board showswhen the stud takes a question card from the face down pile. If correct they move on 2 spaces.
If a player thinks an answer given by an opponent is incorrect they can challenge. If the challenge is correct the challenger moves forward 2 spaces. If the challenge is wrong the challenger moves back two spaces.
In the event of a challenge, pupils are encouraged to consult their books but the teacher has a quick-check answer sheet.
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Intro to Current Electricity 1
Intro to Current Electricity 2
Intro to Current Electricity 3
Current Electricity - Everything You Need
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Forces Module Including Revision Lesson and 7 Games KS3
Five action-packed, fully resourced and engaging lessons on forces including:
What is a Force;
Weight and Mass;
What is Friction:
Air Resistance;
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Each lesson has a fully animated PowerPoint and 15 printables to allow teachers to select resources appropriate to pupil ability and time available. Answers and mark schemes for all worksheets and homework are given on PowerPoints to make self-assessment and peer assessment easier. Each topic comes with detailed learning outcomes and a one-page flow chart lesson plan showing where logical choices between resources can be made.
The sixth lesson is an extremely useful tool to check for understanding which can be used as a final lesson for the module or as a review lesson prior to testing.
Games Included:
Find the Pair - Force, Weight and Mass;
Find the Pair – Friction and Air Resistance;
Smart Board Bingo;
Forces Board Game;
Force, weight and mass Dominoes
Friction and Air Resistance Dominoes.
This versatile games pack can be used to reinforce each section of the forces as it is taught or for revision. Many of the games could be used for cover lessons, even when taken by a non-specialist as they come with a hard-copy or PowerPoint of the answers. It is also the ideal end of term/year pack.
All resources shown in these bundle are also available individually
Forces Module 1 - Force, Weight & Mass, Friction, Balanced & Unba
Forces Module 2 - Moments, Speed, Pressure & Hooke’s Law
The Complete Forces Module ( Module 2 + Module 2)
7 Game Compendium for Module 1
6 Game Compendium for Module 2
Forces - 13 Game Compendium
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Forces Module Plus Revision Lesson KS3
Six action-packed, fully resourced and engaging lessons on forces including:
What is a Force;
Weight and Mass;
What is Friction:
Air Resistance;
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Five of the lessons have a fully animated PowerPoint and 15 printables to allow teachers to select resources appropriate to pupil ability and time available. Answers and mark schemes for all worksheets and homework are given on PowerPoints to make self-assessment and peer assessment easier. Each topic comes with detailed learning outcomes and a one-page flow chart lesson plan showing where logical choices between resources can be made.
The sixth lesson is an extremely useful tool to check for understanding which can be used as a final lesson for the module or as a review lesson prior to testing.
Other fully resourced forces lessons for KS3
All resources shown in these bundle are also available individually
Forces Module 1 - Force, Weight & Mass, Friction, Balanced & Unba
Forces Module 2 - Moments, Speed, Pressure & Hooke’s Law
The Complete Forces Module ( Module 2 + Module 2)
7 Game Compendium for Module 1
6 Game Compendium for Module 2
Forces - 13 Game Compendium
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Current Electricity Intro 3 Plus Board Game KS3
Three action-packed, engaging and differentiated lessons - What happens to the current and voltage when you add batteries to a circuit and what happens to the current when you increase the resistance? These questions are answered and demonstrated using animated PowerPoints in these three engaging and enjoyable lessons which provide the ideal foundation on which to build your middle school science students’ knowledge of current electricity. This pack guides pupils through planning three experiments to test predictions but provides sample results for drawing conclusions should labs not be possible. To reinforce learning at the end of the module, a board game is included - so enjoyable students won’t realise they are learning.
Included in this pack
Does Increasing the Number of Batteries Increase the Current in an electrical Circuit?
Does Increasing the Number of Batteries Increase the Voltage in an electrical Circuit?
The Relationship Between Current and Resistance in a Circuit Explained
54 Question Current Electricity Board Game
What it Covers
Identifying the positive and negative terminals of a battery and its symbol
Batteries connected together using the positive to negative terminals
Batteries contain chemicals which provide the voltage or push
Batteries provide energy which the electrons use to move through the circuit
Current and voltage increase with the number of batteries
Calculating the output of n number of batteries from known numbers of batteries voltages and currents
Resistance is caused by metal ions
The more collisions between metal ions and electrons the higher the resistance
Planning experiments to test a prediction, designing results tables
Practice in building circuits
Stages in draw a bar graph
What You Get For each Lesson
Animated PowerPoint complete with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guide (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut-and-stick activity
Practical worksheets for labs
Homeworks
Worksheets and guided notes
Taboo Cards
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
PowerPoint with answers /detailed mark schemes for homework/classwork sheets- pupils can self-assess or peer assess.
An easy to follow one-page flow chart lesson plan indicates where logical choices between resources can be made if required.
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Current Electricity - Switches in Series and Parallel Circuits KS3
What do switches do in series circuits and how can they be used to operate components in simple and complex parallel circuits? This fully resourced, comprehensive and enjoyable lesson uses an animated PowerPoint to demonstrate how switches are used to control electrical circuits.
What’s Covered
To know that switches open and close circuits.
To know that one switch controls all the components in a series circuit.
To know that components can be controlled individually by switches in a parallel circuit.
To be able to position switches correctly in simple and complex parallel circuits.
What You Get
Animated 14 slide PowerPoint- includes exit ticket /plenary quiz
Cut and stick
Anticipation guide(starter and plenary)
Flip It
Taboo Cards
Worksheet for practical
Fact sheet
Foldable
Fact Share Worksheet
Exit ticket template
ABC card template
Differentiated homework/classwork worksheets
A one-page flow chart lesson plan indicates where logical choices between resources can be made if required
PowerPoint with answers /detailed mark schemes for homework/classwork sheets-pupils can self-assess or peer assess.
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Current, Voltage and Resistance - What Are They?
Conductors and Insulators
Circuits and Symbols
Intro to Current Electricity 1
Intro to Current Electricity 2
Intro to Current Electricity 3
Current Electricity - Everything You Need
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Current Electricity _ Switches in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & 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.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 10 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 32 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 switches open and close circuits.
To know that one switch controls all the components in a series circuit.
To know that components can be controlled individually by switches in a parallel circuit.
To be able to position switches correctly in simple and complex parallel circuits.
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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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Intro to Current Electricity 4 - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
For each of the two topics listed below, the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home.
Switches in Series and Parallel Circuits
Ohms Law
They facilitate hybrid learning and provide equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school.
Objectives
To know:
that switches open and close circuits.
that one switch controls all the components in a series circuit.
that components can be controlled individually by switches in a parallel circuit.
how to position switches correctly in simple and complex parallel circuits.
To know that:
current is a flow of electrons;
metal ions cause resistance in a conductor;
electrons collide with the metal ions and loose energy which is converted to heat or light.
the more metal ions the higher the resistance;
collisions with metal ions reduce current;
the higher the resistance the lower the current.;
the comparative resistance of long/short and thick/thin wires
R = V/ I
Be able to:
apply ohms law in simple calculations;
apply ohms law in calculations having deduced the values for V and I using prior knowledge of series and parallel circuits;
explain the use of materials in devices according to their resistance.
The classroom resources consist of an animated 11 and 24 slide PowerPoint and 11 and 13 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.
The distance learning resources consists of a 32 and 45 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teach the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint shas 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.
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