Electricity
The learner’s knowledge about electricity begins with knowing how to use it safely and this aspect is reinforced throughout their learning. They develop their understanding of electricity as a means of transferring energy by investigating circuits and building chemical cells. Learners develop their understanding of series and parallel circuits and of electrical and electronic components and apply their knowledge to the process of designing, constructing, testing and modifying.
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I know how to stay safe when using electricity. I have helped to make a display to show the importance of electricity in our daily lives.
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I can describe an electrical circuit as a continuous loop of conducting materials. I can combine simple components in a series circuit to make a game or model.
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I have used a range of electrical components to help to make a variety of circuits for differing purposes. I can represent my circuit using symbols and describe the transfer of energy around the circuit.
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Having measured the current and voltage in series and parallel circuits, I can design a circuit to show the advantages of parallel circuits in an everyday application.
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Through investigation, I understand the relationship between current, voltage and resistance. I can apply this knowledge to solve practical problems.
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By contributing to investigations into the properties of a range of electronic components, I can select and use them as input and output devices in practical electronic circuits.
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Using my knowledge of electronic components and switching devices, I can help to engineer an electronic system to provide a practical solution to a real-life situation.
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To begin to understand how batteries work, I can help to build simple chemical cells using readily-available materials which can be used to make an appliance work.
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I can help to design simple chemical cells and use them to investigate the factors which affect the voltage produced.
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Using experimental evidence, I can place metals in an electrochemical series and can use this information to make predictions about their use in chemical cells.
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Using a variety of sources, I have explored the latest developments in chemical cells technology and can evaluate their impact on society.
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