The Power of Circuits · Physical Science
Conductivity and Resistance
Testing different materials for electrical conductivity and observing the effects of wire length.
Key Questions
- 1How do we know which materials will allow electricity to pass through?
- 2What causes a long wire to reduce the brightness of a bulb?
- 3How can we use resistance to control an electrical device?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: Science - Electricity
Year: Year 6
Subject: Science
Unit: The Power of Circuits
Period: Physical Science
Suggested Methodologies
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