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Changing circuits

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Components and simple circuits

I can build and test a range of simple circuits using common components.

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Circuit symbols and diagrams

I can use circuit symbols to represent components in a simple circuit diagram.

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Electrical discoveries and inventions (non-statutory)

I can research some important electrical inventions from the past to the present day.

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Investigating voltage: plan

I can plan to investigate how voltage affects the brightness of a lamp in a circuit.

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Investigating voltage: do and review

I can investigate and explain how voltage affects the brightness of a bulb in a circuit.

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Variables in electric circuits: plan

I can plan to investigate variables that may affect the brightness of a bulb in an electric circuit.

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Variables in electric circuits: do and review

I can investigate variables that may affect the brightness of a bulb in an electric circuit.

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1 Video

Changing the volume of buzzers

I can predict and test how to change the volume of buzzers in a circuit.

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The position of switches: open and closed

I can explain how a switch is used in a simple circuit.

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Choosing and using conductors and insulators (non-statutory)

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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How electrical insulators keep us safe (non-statutory)

I can identify how electrical insulators keep us safe.

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Electrical careers

I can identify different careers involving electricity and research these further using secondary sources of information.

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1 Video

Electrical sensors: design (non-statutory)

I can design a simple electrical circuit to detect water levels.

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Electrical sensors: make and review (non-statutory)

I can make and review a simple electrical system to detect water levels.

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1 Video

Debating the use of electric cars (non-statutory)

I can debate the use of electric vehicles and their impact on the environment.

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Sustainable sources of electricity (non-statutory)

I can identify sustainable sources of electricity and describe their benefits to the environment.

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