This week, our Year 4 scientists took on the task of creating and testing simple electrical circuits. In our previous lesson, we had discovered how electricity works within common appliances that are in our houses. This week, we looked into what’s needed to make a complete circuit and therefore allow for the complete flow of electricity.
Working in pairs, we experimented with wires, batteries and bulbs, carefully connecting each component to see how it affected the flow of electricity. We also learnt to identify complete and incomplete circuits, and explain our findings using scientific vocabulary.
We had apply our problem-solving skills to help test different arrangements, predict various outcomes, and record our findings. By the end of the lesson, everyone had successfully created their own working circuits and developed a deeper understanding of how electrical systems function in everyday life.
Well done Year 4 on a fantastic science lesson! What would you like to add to a circuit next?
