Electricity and Circuits · Physical Science

Electrical Appliances

Identifying common appliances that run on electricity and distinguishing between battery and mains power.

Key Questions

  1. 1How would our daily lives change if electricity disappeared for a week?
  2. 2Why do some devices need batteries while others plug into the wall?
  3. 3What are the hidden dangers of electricity in the home?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Electricity
Year: Year 4
Subject: Science
Unit: Electricity and Circuits
Period: Physical Science

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