Key Stage Two : Science : Electricity : Lesson Five – Bedroom Alarm
This science teaching pack for Key Stage Two gets the children to devise and test electrical circuits that can be used as a pressure switch for a warning signal. The class can draw circuit diagrams to record how to produce a model of working bedroom alarm.
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Learning Objectives
Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the on/off position of switches. Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram.
Learning Outcomes
I can record results of investigations by drawing circuit diagrams. I can say how to alter and change components in an electrical circuit by using switches.
Bedroom Alarm
Teaching sequence to help the children devise and test electrical circuits that can be used as a pressure switch for a warning signal
Electrical Circuits Symbols
Display posters for whole class discussion to help the children identify symbols that can be used for electrical components in circuit diagrams
Alarm Circuit
Template to help the children select and record how to build an electrical circuit that can be used as a pressure switch for a warning signal
Bedroom Alarm
Interactive activity to help the children devise and test electrical circuits that can be used as a pressure switch for a warning signal
Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to teach the children to devise and test electrical circuits that can be used as a pressure switch for a warning signal
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