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Changing circuits
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I can build and test a range of simple circuits using common components.
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I can use circuit symbols to represent components in a simple circuit diagram.
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I can research some important electrical inventions from the past to the present day.
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I can plan to investigate how voltage affects the brightness of a lamp in a circuit.
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I can investigate and explain how voltage affects the brightness of a bulb in a circuit.
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I can plan to investigate variables that may affect the brightness of a bulb in an electric circuit.
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I can investigate variables that may affect the brightness of a bulb in an electric circuit.
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I can predict and test how to change the volume of buzzers in a circuit.
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I can explain how a switch is used in a simple circuit.
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I can explain the difference between electrical conductors and insulators and can identify where each type of material should be used.
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I can identify how electrical insulators keep us safe.
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I can identify different careers involving electricity and research these further using secondary sources of information.
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I can design a simple electrical circuit to detect water levels.
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I can make and review a simple electrical system to detect water levels.
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I can debate the use of electric vehicles and their impact on the environment.
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I can identify sustainable sources of electricity and describe their benefits to the environment.
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