An action-packed and enjoyable distance learning or home learning introduction to current as a flow of electrons. It explains the relationship between current, voltage and resistance using the analogy of a diver using energy obtained from food and giving off heat as they swim through pipes filled either with water (low resistance) or water and rocks (high resistance). Food as a source of energy is replaced by a battery, diver by the electron and rocks by metal ions. Both scenarios are animated in the PowerPoint. This explanation is then extended to compare the resistance of long, short, thick and thin wires. The simulated practical explores conditions needed for current to flow in a circuit.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. There is also a short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
Objective
To know and explain:
- that current is a flow of electrons through a conductor when they are given energy or pushed by a voltage from the battery.
- how metal ions cause resistance.
- the comparative resistance of wires according to length and thickness.
- why electrons lose more heat passing through a high resistance conductor.
- conditions needed for current to flow in a circuit.
Resources
- An animated PowerPoint guides the student through the lesson by:
- explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
- explaining how to use this resource;
- explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
- providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
- Two worksheets, two cut-out activities and a word search (answers in the PowerPoint).
- Foldable and cut-out activity for students to record and organise learning.
- Checklist - students assess their progress.
- Short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
- For students without home internet /computer a condensed printable copy of the PowerPoint is provided for distribution by school.
Ways to Use this Resource
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet. Students print their own worksheets.
Upload PowerPoint and worksheets to school intranet and provide a hardcopy of worksheets for students. Families not wishing to collect worksheets or in isolation can print worksheets at home.
School provides a hard copy of the condensed PowerPoint and worksheets.
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