Electricity Workshop for Schools

Provided by VSTEAM Education

Build circuits in the classroom to learn about electricity

This electricity workshop for schools covers curriculum-based topics such as voltage, current, resistance, power, insulation, conductivity, series, and parallel circuits. Moreover, students will gain an in-depth understanding of how batteries and generators work.

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Format

Primary: 3 sessions x 1 hr 30 mins
(30 participants per session)
Secondary/Higher: 4 sessions x 1 hr 15 mins
(20 participants per session)

Age Groups

Y3 - Y13

Learn How Electricity Generators Work

Students will generate electricity using mini generators and learn about electromagnetism.

Build Circuits on Breadboards

Build series and parallel circuits on breadboards to understand the relationship between voltage and current.

Build a Touch Switch Circuit

Build a touch switch circuit and turn on an LED.

Day Itinerary*

Primary, Secondary and Higher

Intro - Define and discuss the fundamentals of electricity including, current, voltage, charge, and resistance. Understand the direction of flow of current and electrons in circuits.
Practical - Generate electricity using mini generators and light LEDs.
Demo - Introduce students to the components we will be using to build circuits, such as breadboards, resistors, and LEDs.
Practical - Build a series circuit with a resistor, a battery, an LED, and crocodile leads.
Practical - Build series and parallel circuits on breadboards and experiment with what happens in each circuit when a bulb is removed.
Bonus Activity - If there is any time remaining we will build a touch switch light circuit.

* The activities may vary on the day depending on the length of the sessions and the age and ability of the participants.

Gallery

Student Building LED Circuit on Breadboard

Cost

Please contact us to obtain a quote or request our price guide.

Checklist

Enhanced DBS Checked Instructors
Public Liability Insurance
Risk Assessments

Requirements

Once set up in the morning, we prefer to stay in the same classroom/s to run all of the sessions for the workshops. It allows us to run the sessions smoothly without any interruptions.
The classroom/hall/venue must have desks and chairs for all students. Normal classrooms are fine.
Preferable: A computer/laptop with projector/interactive whiteboard or smart screen with sound enabled.

Event Days

British Science Week, Engineers Week

Available Regions

Anywhere in England

Anywhere in Northern Ireland

Anywhere in Scotland

Anywhere in Wales

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