Current and Charge

This lesson is suitable for the AQA GCSE Physics and AQA Combined Science: Trilogy course looking at the topic of current and charge within circuits, and how to calculate the current and charge.

This lesson also suggests the practical elements of using a Van Der Graaf generator and electrostatic rods and/or balloons for students to attempt bending water or sticking the balloon to the wall.

Calculation questions are modelled using an “I Do, We Do and You Do” approach, with further practice for students on a separate worksheet (answers also provided).

When using this resource I would suggest that:

• The ‘Knowledge Check’ is completed on Mini White Boards.
• The ‘Check for Understanding’ questions are also completed on Mini White Boards.
• The ‘Independent Practice’ questions are completed in student exercise books - with the students working silently and independently.