The Power of Circuits · Physical Science

Circuit Diagrams and Symbols

Learning to represent complex circuits using recognized professional symbols.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it important for scientists to use standardized symbols?
  2. 2How can a diagram help us troubleshoot a broken circuit?
  3. 3How do we represent a switch in both open and closed states?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Electricity
Year: Year 6
Subject: Science
Unit: The Power of Circuits
Period: Physical Science

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