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Electricity Workshop
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.
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
Build Circuits on Breadboards
Build a Touch Switch Circuit
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.
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Cost
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Checklist
- Enhanced DBS Checked Instructors
- Public Liability Insurance
- Risk Assessments
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