The learning objectives for the 3rd and 4th class unit on electricity include to:
- Identify common appliances (including things which heat up, light up, make noise and move) which use electricity
- Be aware of the dangers associated with mains electricity
- Be aware that some devices use batteries which supply electricity; these can be handled safely
- Construct simple working circuits using a battery, wires and bulbs
- Explain why some circuits work and others do not
- Explore the effects of static electricity on everyday things
- Introduce the concept of energy & electricity generation
- Examine and group materials as conductors and insulators.