Harry Beck and circuit diagrams
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can relate Harry Beck's work to circuit diagrams and draw my own.
Key learning points
- Harry Beck was inspired by circuit diagrams when he developed the London Underground map.
- Electric vehicle prototypes need pulleys, a motor, a battery pack, axle and a switch to work.
- Electrical designs need circuit diagrams.
- Tinkercad can be used to draw electric circuits.
Keywords
Circuit diagram - a simple drawing showing how parts of an electrical system are connected
Electrical components - parts of an electrical circuit
Tinkercad - an online computer aided design application
Workspace - area where objects are created and changed
Common misconception
All circuits have multiple pathways (like the underground map).
A series circuit is a continuous loop where all the components are connected one after another along the same path.
Equipment
Access to Tinkercad.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A powers things like torches.
Q2.What is the job of a motor in a circuit?
Q3.What is the job of a bulb in a circuit?
Q4.We use a to turn a circuit on or off.
Q5.A __________ is the path electricity travels.
Q6.Which of these methods of travel uses a battery to power its movement?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What inspired Harry Beck’s design of the London Underground map?
Q2.Tinkercad can be used to draw diagrams.
Q3.Which circuit component is shown in the diagram?
Q4.Put these steps in order to build a simple electric circuit in Tinkercad.
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