T2 W3

PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

• We are PLANNING on applying our knowledge on Electricity by constructing a simple circuit to demonstrate how innovators use planning and collaboration to design prototypes in technology

Kia ora ākonga, 

This week we will start our lessons on Electricity, and look at how this has been paramount in fast-tracking the modernisation of Technology. Going forward, you will have 2 lessons per week on the content linked to Technology and Innovation, and 1 lesson to apply your learning on your Science Fair project. 

Plan for the week is as follows: 

Monday: Introduction to Static and Current Electricity 

Wednesday: Build a circuit experiment and worksheet 

Thursday: Strike Day ( No school) - Please work on catching up on the notes and finishing of your experiment worksheet if you have not already done so. Communicate/check-in with your group members to see how you are tracking along. (Each of you will have your own assigned roles so please make sure you look at the checklist and tick of what needs to be done for Week 3) 

Success Criteria for the TERM 

•  Describe what electricity is 
•  Describe a range of electricity sources.
•  Explain how conductors and insulators work.
•  Give examples of insulators and conductors.
•  Know the symbols for electrical components.
•  How to draw a simple circuit (series and parallel).
•  What is current and how is it measured?
•  Explain the advantages and disadvantages of series circuits.
•  Describe the effect of resistance on a series circuit.
•  Understand how resistance is measured (R).
•  What is voltage and its units?
• Describe advantages and disadvantages of parallel circuit.
•  Understand resistance and Ohms Law.