Measuring current in series and parallel circuits – the animated PowerPoint of this resource 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 pupils will be able to calculate unknown currents using given currents on circuit diagrams.
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
- 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.
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