Term 3 Week 4 - 10 August - 18 August

Achievement Objectives

Science Strand: Physical world

Physical inquiry and physics concepts

Identify and describe the patterns associated with physical phenomena found in simple everyday situations involving movement, forces, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, waves, and heat. For example, identify and describe energy changes and conservation of energy, simple electrical circuits, and the effect of contact and non-contact on the motion of objects.

Learning Intentions:

We are 

• exploring the concepts such as volts, amperes, wattage, resistor, conductor and insulator.

Success Criteria:  I can/have...

• define or explain the terms
• use a Voltmeter & Ammeter to measure current  between two points
• experiment with various object to check conductivity, insulation and resistance

Activities:

See web links below.

Complete investigations as directed by Mr. Morris

1. Teacher led discussion
2. Complete reading activity and worksheet on electrictricity
3. Identify the electrical components and symbols used.
4. Draw an open and closed circuit.
5. Complete Edpuzzle tasks

Homework

Complete tasks assigned on Education Perfect each week.

T opic Related Weblinks

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/electricitycircuits.html

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/circuitsconductors.html