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Lesson ideas
Could you be the next Xbox apprentice?
Can they identify and
Teach- hall session- how is a circuit set up? How does
name different parts of a
electricity move?
circuit?
Chn- investigate how to make a circuit and draw circuits using
scientific diagrams.
Can they investigate
Teach- different combinations of components.
effect of variation in
Chn- plan investigation to see what happens when…..
circuits?
Predict/ evaluate/ record.
Can they make their own
traffic light system?
Teach- difference between series and parallel circuits.
Children- investigate how to use switches in circuit.
Chn- trial and error make traffic light type system.
How can you light up your life?
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How does light travel and
where does it come from?
Chn discuss and explain light sources- debate which are
natural/ manmade. Is the moon a light source?
Chn- Diagrams of light travelling.
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How can we see things
around us?
Teach- investigate writing name in mirror.
Chn- investigate/ explain why it is backwards.
Teach- light reflected into eyes- flip image in brain.
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How do shadow puppets
work?
Investigate shadows- time of day/ length/ depth/ material of
objects.
Explain difference between shadows and reflection.
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Why do rainbows appear
when it rains sometimes?
Art- teach splitting of light through spinners.
Teach- Refraction.
Chn- how do light filters help to create traffic lights?
Create stained glass windows design.