a complete loop that goes from one side of a battery to the other

a component that makes electricity using a chemical reaction

controls the flow of electricity by completing or breaking a circuit

a loop of connected electrical components that let electricity flow through them

Switches in simple circuits

Design and technology

Dorothée Pullinger and car design

Pulley systems

Harry Beck and circuit diagrams

Make an electric vehicle chassis

Assemble an electric vehicle

Aerodynamics

Add a switch to a design

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of mechanisms through gears and pulleys. By investigating electric vehicles and mechanical and electrical components, pupils will apply their knowledge and understanding by making an electric vehicle.

Pulleys and gears: electric vehicles

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

an incomplete loop that goes from one side of a battery to the other

a complete loop that goes from one side of a battery only

Which type of cell is best to use in school to make a series circuit?

Which of these will not be used to make a simple switch?

blocks used to give instructions to a computer

Which of these coding blocks can be used to show an icon on the LED display?

Which of these coding blocks can be used to draw a picture on the LED display?

Which of these coding blocks can be used to write a message on the LED display?

clicking on the file name in the top left hand corner of the workspace

clicking on the file name in the top right hand corner of the workspace

clicking on the file name in the bottom left hand corner of the workspace

clicking on the file name in the bottom right hand corner of the workspace

How can you change the name of a project in Tinkercad?

Switches in simple circuits

Lesson outcome

Content guidance