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Miss G Primary + Inclusion

Teacher of Inclusion, Primary trained and working in a Scottish High School.

Teacher of Inclusion, Primary trained and working in a Scottish High School.
Year 6 - 6 Week Progressive Planner Science - Electricity
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Year 6 - 6 Week Progressive Planner Science - Electricity

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Week 1: Introduction to Electricity Define key terms such as current, voltage, and resistance Discuss the different sources of electricity, such as batteries and generators Explain how electricity is produced and transmitted Conduct simple experiments to demonstrate how electricity flows through a circuit Week 2: Conductors and Insulators Differentiate between conductors and insulators Identify materials that are good conductors and insulators Build a simple circuit to test conductivity of different materials Week 3: Circuits and Components Explain the difference between open and closed circuits Identify the different components of a circuit, such as switches and resistors Create and analyze different circuits with different components Week 4: Series and Parallel Circuits Define and differentiate between series and parallel circuits Build and compare circuits in series and parallel configurations Analyze the properties of each type of circuit and their applications Week 5: Energy and Power Define and differentiate between energy and power Calculate the energy and power of a circuit using basic formulas Discuss the importance of energy conservation and efficiency in electrical systems Week 6: Safety and Maintenance Identify common electrical hazards and safety precautions Discuss the importance of proper maintenance and care for electrical equipment Conduct a review of the key concepts learned throughout the previous weeks and review for any misconceptions or unanswered questions.