Lesson Plan for Year 4 - Science - Electricity

# Lesson Plan: Electricity ## Year Group: 4 ## Subject: Science ## Duration: 60 minutes ### **Learning Objectives:** 1. Understand basic concepts of electricity. 2. Identify common electrical appliances and their power sources. 3. Learn about electrical circuits and components. 4. Conduct a simple hands-on experiment to create a basic electrical circuit. ### **Materials Needed:** - Chart paper and markers - Pictures or models of common electrical appliances (e.g., toaster, lamp, television) - Battery packs - Light bulbs and holders - Wires with crocodile clips - Switches - Worksheets and pencils - Safety goggles ### **Lesson Structure:** #### **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Warm-up Discussion:** - Begin with a discussion about electricity. - Ask students if they can name some electrical appliances they use at home. - Record responses on the board. 2. **Introduction to Electricity:** - Briefly explain what electricity is and how it powers appliances. - Use simple terms and analogies, such as comparing electricity flow to water flow in pipes. #### **Direct Instruction (15 minutes):** 1. **Electrical Appliances and Power Sources:** - Show pictures/models of common appliances and discuss whether they use batteries or mains electricity. - Highlight the importance of safety when using electrical devices. 2. **Components of a Circuit:** - Introduce basic components: power source (battery), conductors (wires), a load (light bulb), and a switch. - Use a chart to illustrate a simple circuit diagram. #### **Guided Practice (20 minutes):** 1. **Building a Simple Circuit:** - Divide students into small groups and provide them with the materials. - Demonstrate how to connect a battery, wires, and a light bulb to create a simple circuit. - Emphasise the importance of completing the circuit to light the bulb. - Introduce the switch and explain how it can open (break) and close (complete) the circuit. 2. **Hands-on Activity:** - Allow students to experiment with their own materials, creating a circuit that lights the bulb. - Encourage them to test the effects of opening and closing the switch. - Circulate the room, providing guidance and support as needed. #### **Independent Practice (10 minutes):** - Distribute worksheets with diagrams of incomplete circuits. - Ask students to draw in the missing components to complete each circuit. - Provide simple comprehension questions related to the day’s lesson. #### **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. **Review Key Concepts:** - Summarise the major points: what electricity is, different types of power sources, components of a circuit. - Discuss what they learned from the hands-on activity. 2. **Q&A Session:** - Allow students to ask any remaining questions. - Address misconceptions and clarify any points of confusion. 3. **Exit Ticket:** - As a quick assessment, ask each student to write one thing they learned about electricity today. ### **Assessment:** - Participation in discussion and hands-on activity. - Accuracy and completeness of worksheet answers. - Observations during the independent practice and group work. ### **Differentiation:** - Pair students strategically, mixing different levels of ability to help them support each other. - Provide additional visual aids or simplified explanations for students who may need extra support. - Offer extension activities, such as experimenting with more complex circuits, for advanced learners. ### **Safety Considerations:** - Ensure all activities are supervised. - Explain safety rules clearly, such as not touching live circuits with bare hands. - Provide and enforce the use of safety goggles during practical activities.


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