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Current Electricity - Circuits and Symbols - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning KS3
Starting with the circuit symbols for the electrical components a battery, lamp, ammeter, voltmeter, switch, and resistor, this action-packed lesson then shows how to use them to construct circuit diagrams of both series circuits and parallel circuits from sketches and descriptions of electrical circuits.
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 15 slide PowerPoint and 12varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 49 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
The practical, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To be able to recognise and draw the symbols for a battery, lamp, voltmeter, ammeter, switch, resistor and motor.
To be able to draw simple and more complex circuit diagrams from sketches of circuits with actual apparatus.
To be able to recognise and draw series and parallel circuits.
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Lamps in Series and Parallel Distance Learning and Homeschool KS3
This action-packed distance or home learning package demonstrates what happens when lamps are added and removed in series and parallel circuits.
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.
The simulated practical takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that as lamps are added in a series circuit the lamps become dimmer.
To know that as identical lamps are added in a parallel circuit the brightness of the lamps does not change.
To know that if the lamps in a series circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness.
To know that if a lamp is removed or breaks in a series circuit, the others will go out.
To know that if a lamp is removed or breaks in a parallel circuit, the others will stay on.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining 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.
Four worksheets, a cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
For those students without internet or a computer at home, a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided.
Digital quick test
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Current Electricity - Lamps in series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates blended learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 10 slide PowerPoint and 12 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 45 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
The practical, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that as lamps are added in a series circuit the lamps become dimmer.
To know that as identical lamps are added in a parallel circuit the brightness of the lamps does not change.
To know that if the lamps in a series circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness.
To know that if a lamp is removed or breaks in a series circuit, the others will go out.
To know that if a lamp is removed or breaks in a parallel circuit, the others will stay on.
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Current Electricity Intro 2 - Distance Learning or Homeschool for KS3
This action-packed distance or home learning pack explains everything a student needs to know about current, voltage and lamps in series and parallel circuits. Students will also practice drawing circuit diagrams from descriptions and designing results tables.
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.
The simulated practicals take the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that:
voltage is measured in volts (v);
voltage is measured by a voltmeter placed in parallel in a circuit.
the battery voltage is shared across all the components in a series circuit and understand why;
the voltage across each component is the same as that across the battery in a parallel circuit and understand why;
units for current is the amp (A).
ammeters measure current and are used in series.
current is the same at all points in a series circuit;
current divides in a parallel circuit;
adding the current in each branch of a series circuit gives the current in the main part.
if lamps are identical in a parallel circuit, the same current will flow through each;
as lamps are added in a series circuit the lamps become dimmer;
as identical lamps are added in a parallel circuit the brightness of the lamps does not change;
if the lamps in a series circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness;
if the lamps in a parallel circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness;
if a lamp is removed or breaks in a series circuit, the others will go out;
if a lamp is removed or breaks in a parallel circuit, the others will stay on.
To be able to:
draw series and parallel circuits from descriptions and sketches;
deduce voltmeter readings in series and parallel circuits;
deduce readings on ammeters and voltmeters in series and parallel circuits.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining 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.
Four worksheets, and two cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
Digital quick test.
For those students without internet or a computer at home a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided.
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Current Electricity Games Compendium KS3
A compendium of six different, enjoyable and challenging games on current electricity suitable for all abilities. T Each game is fully resourced, comes with full instructions and is easy to run. The following shows the prior knowledge which is needed for each game.
What are current, voltage and resistance
Conductors and insulators
Circuits and symbols
42 Question Card Sort Team Game
Dominos
Lamps in series and parallel circuits
Current in series and parallel circuits
Voltage in series and parallel
35 Question Interactive Quiz
The relationship between the number of batteries and current
The relationship between the number of batteries and voltage
Adding lamps
Electricity Board Game
Switches in series and parallel circuits
Ohms Law
Smart Board Bingo
Escape Room
This versatile pack can be used to reinforce each section of the current electricity module as it is taught or for revision. Many of the games could be used for cover lessons, even when taken by a non-specialist as they come with a hard-copy or PowerPoint of the answers. It is also the ideal end of term/year pack.
The current electricity module is available as money-saving bundles or individual topics.
Intro to Current Electricity 1
Intro to Current Electricity 2
Intro to Current Electricity 3
Intro to Current Electricity 4
Current Electricity KS3 – The Complete Module
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Current Electricity Game - Interactive Quiz KS3
With questions on the current, voltage, resistance, conductors and insulators, circuit diagrams, series and parallel circuits and units for current and voltage, this is an enjoyable and engaging 35 question quiz on the basics of current electricity. It can be played by teams or by individuals.
Included in this Pack
Interactive Question PowerPoint with 36 differentiated questions
Interactive Answer PowerPoint (which also shows the questions)
Pupil answer/score sheet
Instruction sheet
How it Works
Work through interactive Question PowerPoint.
Pupils/teams write answers on recording sheet.
Work through Interactive Answer PowerPoint.
Pupils total their score
Highest score wins.
Prior Knowledge Required
The symbols for switch, resistor, battery, voltmeter, ammeter, motor, buzzer and able to recognise series and parallel circuits.
Metals and non-metals as conductors and insulators.
Current is a flow of electrons and metal ions cause resistance.
Batteries contain chemicals and provide the push or voltage to current.
Voltage is the difference in energy level between two points in a circuit.
Comparative resistance of long/short, thin/thick wires.
Know that insulators have high resistances and the resistance of all conductors is comparatively lower.
Comparative brightness of identical lamps in series and parallel and the effect of removing a lamp.
Ammeters are placed in series and voltmeters in parallel.
Current is measured in amps and voltage in volts.
Current in series and parallel circuits.
Voltage in series and parallel circuits.
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Intro to Current Electricity 2
Intro to Current Electricity 3
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Periodic table of Elements Fully Resourced lesson Plus Dominoes Game KS3
A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on the periodic table of elements for middle school plus an enjoyable yet challenging dominoes game which students can either match or answer the question.
The teaching pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built into the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. It is enjoyable and suitable for all abilities in that it can be played by simply matching the pictures but presents a challenge for those who are able to match a picture with another which means the same.
What’s Covered
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of atomic number.
Metals are on the left of the table and non – metals on the right with a zig – zag line dividing the two.
Some of the metals touching the zig – zag are semi – metals or metalloids which means they have some properties of metals and of non – metals.
Vertical columns are called groups and horizontal rows are called periods.
Each period starts with metals on the left and end with non – metals on the right.
The elements within each group have similar physical and chemical properties.
Group 1 are the alkali metals. Group 2 are the alkaline earth metals. Group 7 are the halogens. Group 0 are the rare or noble gases. The central block are the transition metals.
On the left – hand side of the table, reactivity increases as you go down a group and on the right – hand side of the table reactivity increases as you go up a group.
Group 1: can be cut with a knife; must be stored under oil; low density – lithium, sodium and potassium float on water; form compounds which are solid at room temperature; form compounds with similar formulae – LiCl. NaCl. Group 7; are all colored; react with hydrogen to form acids; react with metals to form salts.
Alkali metal + water --> alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
lithium + water --> lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Group 0 are all inert gases – they do not react with other elements
Transition metals; except for mercury, which is a liquid, these are harder than group 1 metals; have high melting points; react slowly with atmospheric oxygen.
What’s Included
Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework)
Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x3)
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers (x3)
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Game
90 dominos
Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.
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Periodic Table of Elements Dominoes Game KS3
A dominoes game for middle with questions and statements on the Periodic Table of elements instead of numbers to consolidate learning at the end of the topic or for revision.
The game can be played with or without the students being given a copy of the enclosed periodic table.
Prior Knowledge
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of atomic number.
Metals are on the left of the table and non – metals on the right with a zig – zag line dividing the two.
Some of the metals touching the zig – zag are semi – metals or metalloids which means they have some properties of metals and of non – metals.
Vertical columns are called groups and horizontal rows are called periods.
Each period starts with metals on the left and end with non – metals on the right.
The elements within each group have similar physical and chemical properties.
Group 1 are the alkali metals. Group 2 are the alkaline earth metals. Group 7 are the halogens. Group 0 are the rare or noble gases. The central block are the transition metals.
On the left – hand side of the table, reactivity increases as you go down a group and on the right – hand side of the table reactivity increases as you go up a group.
Group 1: can be cut with a knife; must be stored under oil; low density – lithium, sodium and potassium float on water; form compounds which are solid at room temperature; form compounds with similar formulae – LiCl. NaCl. Group 7; are all colored; react with hydrogen to form acids; react with metals to form salts.
Alkali metal + water --> alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
lithium + water --> lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Group 0 are all inert gases – they do not react with other elements
Transition metals; except for mercury, which is a liquid, these are harder than group 1 metals; have high melting points; react slowly with atmospheric oxygen.
What You Get
90 dominos
Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.
Periodic table
Rules of the Game
Each player selects seven dominos from the top of the face-down pile and holds them in their hand like playing cards.
The player whose surname begins with a letter closest to the letter A starts and play proceed in a clockwise direction.
Dominos can be matched exactly, or a name can be matched with a symbol or descriptions, sketches and circuit diagrams can be matched.
If a player thinks a match is wrong, they can challenge. If the challenger is correct, they give a card from their own hand to the challenged player. If the challenged player is correct, they give a card from their hand to the challenger. Pupils are encouraged to check their books for the correct answer and consult their teacher if a consensus is not reached.
If a player cannot play a domino, they pick up from the face down pile and can play if possible or add it to their hand.
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Current in Series and Parallel Circuits - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates blended learning and provides equality of opportunity for vulnerable students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 11 slide PowerPoint and 14 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 35 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
The practical, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know the units for and how to measure current.
To know that current is the same throughout a series circuit.
To know that if lamps are identical in a parallel circuit, the same current will flow through each.
To know that, in a parallel circuit, the current in all the branches in a parallel circuit adds up to the current in the main part of the circuit.
To be able to draw circuit diagrams from description.
To be able to design results tables.
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Conductors and Insulators - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Circuits and Symbols - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Current in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Lamps in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Voltage in Series & Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Batteries and Current - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Batteries and Voltage - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning for KS3
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Intro to Current Electricity 4
Current Electricity in Series and Parallel Circuits Explained KS3
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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Current, Voltage and Resistance - What Are They?
Conductors and Insulators
Circuits and Symbols
Intro to Current Electricity
Current Electricity - Everything You Need
Current Electricity - Voltage in Series and Parallel Circuits KS3
Measuring voltage in series and parallel circuits – the animated PowerPoint of this resource demonstrates and explains where to place the voltmeter 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 voltages using given voltages on circuit diagrams.
What it covers
Voltage is measured in volts (v).
Voltmeters measure voltage.
A voltmeter is placed in parallel in a circuit across the ends of the component whose voltage is being measured.
The voltages across all the components in a series circuit add up to the voltage across the battery.
The voltage across any component in a parallel circuit is the same as the voltage across the battery
Working out the unknown voltage 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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Links to other resources in this series.
Intro to Current Electricity 1
Intro to Current Electricity 2
Intro to Current Electricity 3
Current Electricity - Everything You Need
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Intro to Current Electricity 2 - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
For each of the three topics listed below, the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home.
• Lamps in Series and Parallel
• Current in Series and Parallel
• Voltage in Series and Parallel
They facilitate hybrid learning and provide equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school.
Each classroom resource consists of an animated 12 to 15 slide PowerPoint and 12 to 16 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. Each topic comes with a one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
Each distance learning resource consists of a 45 to 49 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
The practicals, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that:
voltage is measured in volts (v);
voltage is measured by a voltmeter placed in parallel in a circuit.
the battery voltage is shared across all the components in a series circuit and understand why;
the voltage across each component is the same as that across the battery in a parallel circuit and understand why;
units for current is the amp (A).
ammeters measure current and are used in series.
current is the same at all points in a series circuit;
current divides in a parallel circuit;
adding the current in each branch of a series circuit gives the current in the main part.
if lamps are identical in a parallel circuit, the same current will flow through each;
as lamps are added in a series circuit the lamps become dimmer;
as identical lamps are added in a parallel circuit the brightness of the lamps does not change;
if the lamps in a series circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness;
if the lamps in a parallel circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness;
if a lamp is removed or breaks in a series circuit, the others will go out;
if a lamp is removed or breaks in a parallel circuit, the others will stay on.
To be able to:
draw series and parallel circuits from descriptions and sketches;
deduce voltmeter readings in series and parallel circuits;
deduce readings on ammeters and voltmeters in series and parallel circuits.
Click on the resource for more details on the content of each pack.
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Current Electricity - Voltage in Series and Parallel Circuits - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates blended learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 12 slide PowerPoint and 13 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 36 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.
The practical, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
Objective
To know that voltage is measured in volts (v).
To know that voltage is measured by a voltmeter placed in parallel in a circuit.
To draw series and parallel circuits from descriptions and sketches.
To know and understand why the battery voltage is shared across all the components in a series circuit.
To know and understand why the voltage across each component is the same as that across the battery in a parallel circuit.
Be able to deduce voltmeter readings in series and parallel circuits.
Click on the resource for more details on the content of each pack.
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Conductors and Insulators - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Circuits and Symbols - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Current in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Lamps in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Voltage in Series & Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
Batteries and Current - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning
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Intro to Current electricity 3 - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3
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Intro to Current Electricity 4
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Current Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnets - The Complete Module for KS3
This one-stop-shop for current electricity and magnetism takes middle school students from understanding the terms current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them, through current and voltage in series and parallel circuits, resistance in conductors and insulators and how this is used to create components, Ohms Law, magnetism and electromagnets.
The module is divided into 12 fully resourced, differentiated and engaging topics with the 12 animated PowerPoints and over 170 assorted printables which make even the more difficult concepts easy to understand. In eleven of the topics, after explaining the concept, the PowerPoint takes pupils through conducting and, where appropriate, designing an experiment with results tables. Pupils then explain their results using the theory they were taught at the start. Each PowerPoint ends with an animated class exit ticket quiz giving instant feedback on learning to both teacher and pupil.
In the 40 worksheets/homeworks emphasis is placed on assessment for learning as each module comes with a detailed answer/mark scheme PowerPoint which make self-assessment and peer assessment easy. Each topic comes with a checklist for pupils to assess their progress on completion of the topic.
Each topic comes with a one-page flow-chart lesson plan showing where logical choices between resources can be made enabling the teacher to totally bespoke lessons according to pupil ability, time available for the topic and focus of departmental/school policy Resources not used in the lesson can be additional homework or used for pre-examination revision. Many activities place an emphasis on literacy and oracy. These are identified on the flow-charts.
What You Get
12 Animated PowerPoints- each includes an exit ticket /plenary quiz
12 Cut and stick
12 Anticipation guide(starter and plenary)
12 Flip Its
11 sets of Taboo Cards
11 Worksheets for practicals
12 Fact sheets
12 Foldables
12 Fact Share Worksheets
39 Differentiated homework/classwork worksheets
12 PowerPoints with answers /detailed mark schemes for homework/classwork
12 Flow chart lesson plan
Exit ticket template
ABC card template
Sequence of Topics
Current, Voltage and Resistance
Conductors and Insulators
Circuits and Symbols
Lamps in Series and Parallel
Current in Series and Parallel
Voltage in Series and Parallel
Does the Number of Batteries Affect Current? Why.
Does the Number of Batteries Affect Voltage? Why.
Does Resistance Affect Current? Why?
Current Electricity Board Game
Switches in series and parallel
Ohms Law
Magnetism and Electromagnets
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Current Electricity - Current and Voltage in Series and Parallel Circuits KS3
Measuring current and voltage in series and parallel circuits – the two action packed animated PowerPoints in this resource demonstrate and explain where to place the ammeter and voltmeter respectively in each type of circuit and then provide sample sets of results to enable students to draw conclusions. Students will also practice drawing circuit diagrams from descriptions and designing results tables. Ultimately students will be able to calculate unknown currents and voltages using given currents and voltages on circuit diagrams.
With 15 printables for each lesson, teachers can select resources to take account of the ability of their students and time available if they so wish. A one page lesson plan flow chart shows where logical choices between resources can be made.
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. Voltage is measured in volts (v).
Voltmeters measure voltage.
A voltmeter is placed in parallel in a circuit across the ends of the component whose voltage is being measured.
The voltages across all the components in a series circuit add up to the voltage across the battery.
The voltage across any component in a parallel circuit is the same as the voltage across the battery
Working out the unknown voltage from a circuit diagram.
Practice in drawing circuit diagrams from descriptions
Practice in designing results tables.
Resources Provided
2 Animated 11 PowerPoints which include exit ticket /plenary quiz
2 Anticipation guide
2 Flip Its
2 sets of Taboo Cards
2 Worksheets for practical
2 Fact sheets
2 Foldables
Fact Share Worksheets
Exit ticket template
ABC card template
5 Differentiated homework/classwork worksheets
2 one-page flow chart lesson plan
2 PowerPoints with answers /detailed mark schemes for homework/classwork sheets-pupils of all abilities can self-assess or peer assess.
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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Links to other resources in this series.
Current, Voltage and Resistance - What Are They?
Conductors and Insulators
Circuits and Symbols
Intro to Current Electricity
Current Electricity - Everything You Need
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Intro to Current Electricity KS2
Explaining what conductors and insulators are, introducing circuit symbols and circuit diagrams and comparing lamps in series and parallel - this pack provides a firm foundation on which to start to build your students knowledge of current electricity.
Included in this pack
Comparing Lamps in Series and Parallel
Conductors and Insulators Explained
Circuits and Symbols and Circuit Diagrams
Each lesson comes with its own animated and easy to follow PowerPoint complete with exit ticket quiz and a separate PowerPoint with detailed mark schemes for easy self-assessment and peer assessment.
With each lesson come with up to 14 printables so that teachers can 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 if necessary. Assessments are supported by PowerPoints with detailed answer and mark schemes to enable a choice of teacher, student or peer assessment.
Objectives
To know that current is a flow of electrons through a conductor when they are given energy or pushed by a voltage from the battery.
To know and explain how metal ions cause resistance.
To know and explain the comparative resistance of wires according to length and thickness.
To explain why electrons lose more heat passing through a high resistance conductor.
To know the conditions needed for current to flow in a circuit.
To know the symbols for a switch, a resistor, a lamp, a voltmeter, a battery and an ammeter.
To be able to recognise series and parallel circuits.
To be able to draw simple and complex
To know that as lamps are added in a series circuit the lamps become dimmer.
To know that as identical lamps are added in a parallel circuit the brightness of the lamps does not change.
To know that if the lamps in a series circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness.
To know that if a lamp is removed or breaks in a series circuit, the others will go out.
To know that if a lamp is removed or breaks in a parallel circuit, the others will stay on.series and parallel circuits from sketches and descriptions
What You Get For each Lesson
Animated PowerPoint complete with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guide (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut-and-stick activity
Practical worksheets for labs
Homeworks
Worksheets and guided notes
Taboo Cards
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
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Current Electricity - Intro 2 KS3
Lamps, current and voltage in series and parallel circuits – these three fully resourced, and engaging lessons provide the ideal foundation on which to build your middle school science students’ knowledge of current electricity .
Included in this pack
Lamps in Series and Parallel
Measuring Current
Measuring Voltage
35 Question Interactive Quiz
Each lesson comes with its own animated and easy to follow PowerPoint complete with exit ticket quiz and a separate PowerPoint with detailed mark schemes for easy self-assessment and peer assessment.
With each lesson come with up to 14 printables so that teachers can 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 if necessary. Assessments are supported by PowerPoints with detailed answer and mark schemes to enable a choice of teacher, student or peer assessment.
What This Pack Does
Introduces the idea of a parallel circuits having branches
Compares the brightness of identical lamps in series and parallel
Looks at the effect of removing a lamp in series and parallel
Introduces the amp (A) as the unit of current
Positioning of ammeters in series and parallel circuits
Compares current in series and parallel circuits
Introduces the volt (v) as the unit of voltage
Positioning of voltmeters in series and parallel circuits
Compares voltage in series and parallel circuits
Enables pupils to determine unknown currents and voltages in series and parallel circuits
Guides pupils through 3 labs but provides sample results should labs not be possible
Provides practice in designing a test circuit and results tables
Provides practice in building circuits
What You Get For each Lesson
Animated PowerPoint complete with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guide (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut-and-stick activity
Practical worksheets for labs
Homeworks
Worksheets and guided notes
Taboo Cards
Elf Off the Shelf Shop
Links to other resources in this series.
Intro to Current Electricity 1
Intro to Current Electricity 3
Current Electricity - Everything You Need