Parts of a torch

Parts of a torch

Pencil and paper
Overview
Using this Resource
Connecting to the Curriculum
Marking Student Responses
This task is about reading information from a diagram.

a)
Match the parts (A, B, C, D, and E) of the torch with the correct name. 
Draw a line between the part and the name.
 
 
Part Name

A

B

C

D

E

 
•   Battery
•   Fuse
•   Switch
•   Reflective shiny material
•   Wire
•   Bulb
 
b)
Is the torch in the picture on or off? ____________
 
c) Explain why you think the torch is on or off.

 
 
 
 
 
d)
Write two things that you could do or change to make the light from this torch brighter.
 
  1.
 
 
  2.
 
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper.
Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Science, Knowledge, Physical World
Keywords: 
torches, electricity, diagrams, matching, vocabulary
Description of task: 
Task: Match each part of a torch to its name, identify whether the torch in the diagram is on or off and provide evidence for opinion, and suggest ways to make the torchlight brighter. Assessment focus: parts of a torch and the function of some of these parts.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
This resource provides opportunities to discuss the conventions of diagrams and how they clarify the meaning for the reader.
 
Science capabilities: 
Interpret representations
Making Better Sense: 
Batteries (torches)
Answers/responses: 
   

Y6 (06/1998)
a) A – very easy

B – very easy

C – very easy

D – very easy

E – very easy
b) Off easy
c) The circuit is not connected/the switch is not on. moderate
d) Any 2 of:

  • New batteries.
  • Use a brighter bulb.
  • Clean the contacts/glass front.
  • Clean/change the reflector.
  • Any other plausible answer.
 2 correct –
difficult

1 correct –
easy