Unit at a glance
4 lessons, 180 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3.1 | Circuit symbols and components A circuit diagram is a kind of writing, each squiggle a known component. | Corners | 6 Q, 13 marks | 2 MCQ | tab 1 |
| 4.3.2 | Series circuits String the components in a single loop and the current has only one road to travel, so it is the same everywhere. | Numbered Heads Together | 6 Q, 14 marks | 2 MCQ | tab 2 |
| 4.3.2 | Parallel circuits Give the current more than one branch to flow through and it splits, taking each road at once. | Connect-Extend-Challenge | 6 Q, 13 marks | 5 MCQ | tab 3 |
| 4.3.3 | Potential dividers Two resistors in a row do more than slow the current, they carve up the voltage between them. | Anticipation / Reaction Guide | 6 Q, 14 marks | 4 MCQ | tab 4 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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