Year 4
To learn about electrical systems
In this lesson, we will learn that electrical systems have an input, process and output. This lesson includes some physical activity, please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
Year 4
To learn about electrical systems
In this lesson, we will learn that electrical systems have an input, process and output. This lesson includes some physical activity, please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- that mechanical and electrical systems have an input, process and output
- how well products achieve their purposes
Equipment
Aluminium foil, paper fasteners, paper clips, card, paper clips, buzzers, bulbs, bulb holders, batteries, battery holders, scissors, copper tape, Computer/iPad
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these products uses electricity?
A hairbrush.
Hair.
Q2.
Which of these electrical products is used to clean clothes?
A tumble dryer.
Q3.
What does a bulb do?
it makes noise.
Q4.
Which of these electrical devices main use is to produce light?
a vacuum cleaner.
Q5.
Select the option that best describes this electrical product.
It is a device for making ice.
5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, a switch is an input device?
False.
Q2.
What is the correct name of this electrical component?
A battery.
A buzzer.
An input device.
Q3.
Which type of electricity is used to make portable products work?
Mains electricity.
Potential.
Q4.
What should always be kept away from electrical products?
Air.
Plastic.
Q5.
True or false, a bulb is an input device?
True.