Circuits animation
Use this animation, to provide context for an investigation into what happens when there is more than one bulb in a circuit.
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Topics:
Working scientifically, Electricity, Properties and changes of materials, Design, Human and physical geography
Pupils cut out the nine fashion fixes and through discussion and collective decision-making they put them in order, from most to least important. They’re then asked to present their decisions and share their reasoning with the class.
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