Circuits resources

For this task students look at a diagram showing household electrical wires and then answer some questions about these.

Students draw two wires to complete a simple circuit diagram from a battery to a bulb so that it shines.

Students match each of seven circuit symbols provided to its respective name. Then the students use the symbols to complete the simple circuit diagram as described.

This practical task requires students to test a number of circuits and to give reasons why some of the circuits do not work while others do. Students also look at other circuits and explain what happens to the brightness of the bulb.

Identify from four circuit diagrams which bulbs will light up. Assessment focus: electrical circuits.

Students interpret a circuit diagram to decide whether a bulb will glow with different settings of two switches.

Task: Answer a multiple choice question and explain the reason for choice. Assessment focus: simple circuits and switches.

Students use keywords to label a simple circuit, and then explain how someone would know if the circuit is on or off.

Students use circuit diagrams to answer three questions about switches and which lamps will light up.