Substrand: "6.3 Electricity" (20 periods)

Electrostatic electricity is a type of electrical charge that is generated by rubbing two materials together, e.g. a plastic ruler and your hair. This type of electricity does not flow. Current electricity is another type of electricity. It is transferred from one point to another in an electric circuit. The flow of electricity in an electric circuit can be varied by including items in the circuit. Simple electric circuits are represented diagrammatically to show the flow of electricity. The flow of electricity can generate a magnetic field. Using domestic electricity requires appropriate safety practices.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

6.3.1 understand that friction generates electrostatic charge (u)

6.3.1.1 demonstrate how friction produces electrostatic charge using an inflated balloon

6.3.2 know that some materials conduct electricity, others do not (insulators) (k)

6.3.2.1 identify some conductors and insulators. Group a range of materials into conductors and insulators

6.3.3 know how to construct a simple electric circuit (k)

6.3.3.1 construct a simple electric circuit using a cell or a battery and a bulb

6.3.4 demonstrate how to record simple circuits, using drawings and diagrams (s)

6.3.4.1 draw a diagram of an electric circuit using symbols

6.3.5 understand that electricity “flows” in a circuit that is complete (u)

6.3.5.1 identify the path of electricity “flow” in a complete circuit

6.3.6 understand how to vary this “flow” by including items in a circuit (u)

6.3.6.1 identify materials or items that are used to vary the flow of electricity in a circuit using bulbs in series and parallel

6.3.7 know a magnetic field is created by the “flow” of electricity in a wire (k)

6.3.7.1 make an electro magnet and determine how to change its strength

6.3.8 appreciate the appropriate safety measures for using domestic electricity (v)

6.3.8.1 list the essential safety measures for using electrical appliances