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!
This action-packed distance or remote learning package introduces current as a flow of electrons and explains the relationship between current, voltage and resistance using the analogy of a diver (the electron) using up energy obtained from food (the battery) and giving off heat as they swim through pipes filled either with water (low resistance) or water and rocks (metal ions)(high resistance). The resistance of long, short, thick and thin wires is explained and a simulated practical explores the 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.
- the conditions needed for current to flow in a circuit.
Resources
- Animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by explaining :
- how to use distance learning effectively;
- how to use this resource;
- 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.
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Two worksheets, two cut-out activities and a word search - answers in the PowerPoint.
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A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
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Checklist - students asses progress.
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A short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
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Printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided for distribution by school.
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