This is a KS3 lesson, for a low ability class. It has a theme of Frankenweenie.
Pupils begin by using mini whiteboards to brainstorm how to create a circuit that ensures other light bulbs work if one goes out.
They then watch a quick video and use this to write a summary sentence about the differences between series and parallel circuits.
Pupils in groups model a parallel circuit, for a lower ability class you can do this as a class. Pupils are given components, and the remainder are electrons and are given plastic balls to represent energy.
Pupils then complete a Cloze exercise.
Finally pupils do a comprehension task about parallel and series circuits, and as an extension draw circuits for Christmas Tree lights and a house.
Pupils begin by using mini whiteboards to brainstorm how to create a circuit that ensures other light bulbs work if one goes out.
They then watch a quick video and use this to write a summary sentence about the differences between series and parallel circuits.
Pupils in groups model a parallel circuit, for a lower ability class you can do this as a class. Pupils are given components, and the remainder are electrons and are given plastic balls to represent energy.
Pupils then complete a Cloze exercise.
Finally pupils do a comprehension task about parallel and series circuits, and as an extension draw circuits for Christmas Tree lights and a house.
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