For each of the two topics listed below, the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. Switches in Series and Parallel Circuits Ohms Law They facilitate hybrid learning and provide equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. Objectives To know: that switches open and close circuits. that one switch controls all the components in a series circuit. that components can be controlled individually by switches in a parallel circuit. how to position switches correctly in simple and complex parallel circuits. To know that: current is a flow of electrons; metal ions cause resistance in a conductor; electrons collide with the metal ions and loose energy which is converted to heat or light. the more metal ions the higher the resistance; collisions with metal ions reduce current; the higher the resistance the lower the current.; the comparative resistance of long/short and thick/thin wires R = V/ I Be able to: apply ohms law in simple calculations; apply ohms law in calculations having deduced the values for V and I using prior knowledge of series and parallel circuits; explain the use of materials in devices according to their resistance. The classroom resources consist of an animated 11 and 24 slide PowerPoint and 11 and 13 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. Each topic comes with a one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning resources consists of a 32 and 45 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teach the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint shas been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher.

For each of the three topics listed below, the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. • Lamps in Series and Parallel • Current in Series and Parallel • Voltage in Series and Parallel They facilitate hybrid learning and provide equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. Each classroom resource consists of an animated 12 to 15 slide PowerPoint and 12 to 16 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. Each topic comes with a one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. Each distance learning resource consists of a 45 to 49 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. The practicals, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results. Objective To know that: voltage is measured in volts (v); voltage is measured by a voltmeter placed in parallel in a circuit. the battery voltage is shared across all the components in a series circuit and understand why; the voltage across each component is the same as that across the battery in a parallel circuit and understand why; units for current is the amp (A). ammeters measure current and are used in series. current is the same at all points in a series circuit; current divides in a parallel circuit; adding the current in each branch of a series circuit gives the current in the main part. if lamps are identical in a parallel circuit, the same current will flow through each; as lamps are added in a series circuit the lamps become dimmer; as identical lamps are added in a parallel circuit the brightness of the lamps does not change; if the lamps in a series circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness; if the lamps in a parallel circuit are identical, all the lamps are of equal brightness; if a lamp is removed or breaks in a series circuit, the others will go out; if a lamp is removed or breaks in a parallel circuit, the others will stay on. To be able to: draw series and parallel circuits from descriptions and sketches; deduce voltmeter readings in series and parallel circuits; deduce readings on ammeters and voltmeters in series and parallel circuits. Click on the resource for more details on the content of each pack. More high quality resources available here. Elf Off the Shelf Resources

The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates blended learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. The classroom resource consists of an animated 17 slide PowerPoint and 14 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning pack consists of a 49 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. Both these action-packed lessons introduce current as a flow of electrons and explain the relationship between current, voltage and resistance using the analogy of a diver using up 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). The food as a source of energy is then replaced by the battery, the diver by the electron and the rocks by metal ions. Both scenarios are animated in the PowerPoints. This explanation is then extended to compare the resistance of long, short, thick and thin wires. The practical (simulated for the distance learning pack) explores the conditions needed for current to flow in a circuit. Click on the resource for more details on the content of each pack. More high quality resources available here. Elf Off the Shelf Resources Other hybrid learning current electricity resources for middle school Current, Voltage and Resistance - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Conductors and Insulators - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Circuits and Symbols - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Current in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Lamps in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Voltage in Series & Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Batteries and Current - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Batteries and Voltage - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning for KS3 Current and Resistance - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3 Intro to Current electricity 3 - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3 Ohms Law - Classroom, Distance & Blennded Learning for KS3 Switches in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3 Intro to Current Electricity 4

The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. The classroom resource consists of an animated 13 slide PowerPoint and 13 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning pack consists of a 37 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. The practical, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results. Objective To know that conductors conduct electricity and non-metals do not. To know that metals are conductors and non-metals are insulators. To be able to design a test circuit and results table. To be able to explain why some materials are conductors. Click on the resource for more details on the content of each pack. More high quality resources available here. Elf Off the Shelf Resources Other hybrid learning current electricity resources for middle school Current, Voltage and Resistance - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Conductors and Insulators - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Circuits and Symbols - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Current in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Lamps in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Voltage in Series & Parallel - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Batteries and Current - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning Batteries and Voltage - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning for KS3 Current and Resistance - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3 Intro to Current electricity 3 - Classroom, Distance & Blended Learning KS3 Ohms Law - Classroom, Distance & Blennded Learning for KS3 Switches in Series and Parallel - Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning for KS3 Intro to Current Electricity 4

The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson on refraction to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. The classroom resource consists of an animated 29 slide PowerPoint and 15 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning pack consists of a 64 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of the PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers. What’s Covered The more dense the medium the slower the speed of light. When light travels from a less dense medium to a more dense medium it is bent towards the normal. When light travels from a more dense medium to a less dense medium it is bent away from the normal. Light hitting a boundary at 900 is not refracted. Light is not refracted at a curved boundary. Complete ray diagrams showing refraction. Design an experiment and results table to investigate refraction through a semi - circular glass block Why lightning is seen before thunder is heard when a cloud discharges. Real and apparent depth. More high quality resources available here. Elf Off the Shelf Resources

The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. The classroom resource consists of an animated 30 slide PowerPoint and 15 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning pack consists of a 62 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of the PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers. What’s Covered Transparent, translucent and opaque materials Luminous and non-luminous objects Labelling the incident and reflected rays, the angles of incidence and reflection, the normal and the point of incidence Virtual experiment to prove i = r Ray diagram showing how the eye sees an image in a plane mirror The image formed in a plane mirror is upright, virtual (appears to be formed behind the mirror) laterally inverted, the same size as the object and as far behind the mirror as the object is in front. Ray diagram showing how the eye sees an image in a periscope Specular and diffuse images More high quality resources available here. Elf Off the Shelf Resources

The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates blended learning and provides equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. The classroom resource consists of an animated 21- slide PowerPoint and 15 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. The distance learning pack consists of a 60- slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of the PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers. What’s Covered Choosing the appropriate units for distance, time and speed. Use of the formula speed = distance/time. Rearrangement of the formula (easily left out if required) Planning an experiment to find speed. Designing a table More high quality resources available here. Elf Off the Shelf Resources

Nine action-packed blended learning forces topics including: What is a Force; Weight and Mass; What is Friction: Air Resistance; Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Moments Pressure Speed Hooke’s Law For each topic there are two packs to allow the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home thus facilitating blended learning and providing equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school. Each classroom resource consists of an animated PowerPoint ( 13 to 15 slides) and 10 to 15 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. Each distance learning resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. It gives advice on how to use distance learning successfully and guides the learner step-by-step through the topic. The supporting worksheets include cut-outs, foldables digital quick-tests and progress checks to 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. Some topics include a simulated practical which takes the student through designing a table and drawing graphs. More high quality resources available here. Elf Off the Shelf Resources

Eleven action-packed distance or remote learning packages which cover all the topics included in current electricity for KS3. These resources have 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. The simulated practicals take the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results. Topics included Explaining Current, Voltage and Resistance Conductors and Insulators Circuits and Symbols Lamps in Series and Parallel Current in Series and Parallel Voltage in Series and Parallel Batteries and Current Batteries and Voltage Resistance and Current Switches Ohms Law Resources An animated PowerPoint which 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. Four worksheets, and two cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint. A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning. A checklist for students to use to assess their progress. For those students without internet or a computer or a computer at home 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. Those families who do not wish to collect worksheets or who are in isolation can print the worksheets at home. Students without photocopying facilities are instructed to write their answers in full sentences and to writs a sentence to describe any circuit diagrams drawn. More distance learning resources available: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

Three action-packed distance or home learning packages including understanding the terms current, voltage and resistance, conductors and insulators and circuit symbols and circuit diagrams. These resources have 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. The simulated practical takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results. Objective The three resources in this bundle: explain the terms current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them; explore the conditions necessary for current to flow in a circuit; define and explain the terms conductor and insulator; identify the basic circuit symbols an introduce recognition of series and parallel circuits; provide practice in drawing circuit diagrams from sketches; provide practice in designing a test circuit and tables; provide practice in building circuits. Resources An animated PowerPoint which 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. Four worksheets, and two cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint. A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning. A checklist for students to use to assess their progress. For those students without internet or a computer or a computer at home 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. Those families who do not wish to collect worksheets or who are in isolation can print the worksheets at home. Students without photocopying facilities are instructed to write their answers in full sentences and to writs a sentence to describe any circuit diagrams drawn. More distance learning resources available: Elf Off the Shelf Resources

This one-stop-shop for current electricity at KS3 takes pupils from understanding the terms current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them, through current and voltage in series and parallel circuits, the resistance of conductors and insulators and how this is used to create components and finishes with Ohms Law. A free bonus package of a board game, card sort and smart board quiz are included. The module is divided into 11 fully-resourced, differentiated and engaging topics with the 11 animated PowerPoints and 147 assorted printables making even the more difficult concepts easy to understand. In ten of the topics, after explaining the concept, the PowerPoint takes pupils through conducting and, where appropriate, designing an experiment with results tables. Pupils then explain their results using the theory they were taught at the start. Each PowerPoint ends with an animated class exit ticket quiz giving instant feedback on learning to both teacher and pupil. In the 39 worksheets/homeworks emphasis is placed on assessment for learning as each module comes with a detailed answer/mark scheme PowerPoint which make self-assessment and peer assessment easy. Each topic comes with a checklist for pupils to assess their progress on completion of the topic. Each topic comes with a one-page flow-chart lesson plan showing where logical choices between resources can be made enabling the teacher to totally bespoke lessons according to pupil ability, time available for the topic and focus of departmental/school policy. Resources not used in the lesson can be additional homework or used for pre-examination revision. Many activities place an emphasis on literacy and oracy. These are identified on the flow-charts. What You Get * 11 Animated PowerPoints- each includes an exit ticket /plenary quiz * 13 Cut and stick * 11 Anticipation guide(starter and plenary) * 11 Flip Its * 11 sets of Taboo Cards * 10 Worksheets for practicals * 11 Fact sheets * 11 Foldables * 11 Fact Share Worksheets * 39 Differentiated homework/classwork worksheets * 11 PowerPoints with answers /detailed mark schemes for homework/classwork * 11 Flow chart lesson plan * Exit ticket template * ABC card template Sequence of Topics * Current, Voltage and Resistance * Conductors and Insulators * Circuits and Symbols * 42 Question Card Sort Team Game * Lamps in Series and Parallel * Current in Series and Parallel * Voltage in Series and Parallel * 35 Question Interactive Quiz * Does the Number of Batteries Affect Current? Why? * Does the Number of Batteries Affect Voltage? Why? * Does Resistance Affect Current? Why? * Current Electricity Board Game * Switches in series and parallel * Ohms Law * Electricity Enquiry This module is also available in four bundles and individual topics. [Intro to Current Electricity 1](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/introduction-to-current-electricity-ks3-12000157) [Intro to Current Electricity 2](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/into-to-current-electricity-2-ks3-12063517) [Intro to Current Electricity 3](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/intro-to-current-electricity-3-ks3-12063519) [Intro to Current Electricity 4](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/intro-to-current-electricity-4-ks3-12068082) [Elf Off the Shelf Shop](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/penyrheol1)

For each of these three topics, current, voltage and resistance, conductors and insulators and circuit symbols and circuit diagrams, the same lesson to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. They facilitate blended learning and provide equality of opportunity for students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19. Each classroom resource consists of an animated 12 to 15 slide PowerPoint and 12 to 16 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. Each topic comes with a one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class. Each distance learning resource consists of a 45 to 49 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional 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. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. The practicals, whether real time in the classroom of simulated for distance learning, takes the student through planning, designing a table and drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results. Objective The three resources in this bundle: explain the terms current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them; explore the conditions necessary for current to flow in a circuit; define and explain the terms conductor and insulator; identify the basic circuit symbols an introduce recognition of series and parallel circuits; provide practice in drawing circuit diagrams from sketches; provide practice in designing a test circuit and tables; provide practice in building circuits. More high quality resources available here. Elf Off the Shelf Resources

This one-stop-shop for current electricity and magnetism takes middle school students from understanding the terms current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them, through current and voltage in series and parallel circuits, resistance in conductors and insulators and how this is used to create components, Ohms Law, magnetism and electromagnets. The module is divided into 12 fully resourced, differentiated and engaging topics with the 12 animated PowerPoints and over 170 assorted printables which make even the more difficult concepts easy to understand. In eleven of the topics, after explaining the concept, the PowerPoint takes pupils through conducting and, where appropriate, designing an experiment with results tables. Pupils then explain their results using the theory they were taught at the start. Each PowerPoint ends with an animated class exit ticket quiz giving instant feedback on learning to both teacher and pupil. In the 40 worksheets/homeworks emphasis is placed on assessment for learning as each module comes with a detailed answer/mark scheme PowerPoint which make self-assessment and peer assessment easy. Each topic comes with a checklist for pupils to assess their progress on completion of the topic. Each topic comes with a one-page flow-chart lesson plan showing where logical choices between resources can be made enabling the teacher to totally bespoke lessons according to pupil ability, time available for the topic and focus of departmental/school policy Resources not used in the lesson can be additional homework or used for pre-examination revision. Many activities place an emphasis on literacy and oracy. These are identified on the flow-charts. What You Get 12 Animated PowerPoints- each includes an exit ticket /plenary quiz 12 Cut and stick 12 Anticipation guide(starter and plenary) 12 Flip Its 11 sets of Taboo Cards 11 Worksheets for practicals 12 Fact sheets 12 Foldables 12 Fact Share Worksheets 39 Differentiated homework/classwork worksheets 12 PowerPoints with answers /detailed mark schemes for homework/classwork 12 Flow chart lesson plan Exit ticket template ABC card template Sequence of Topics Current, Voltage and Resistance Conductors and Insulators Circuits and Symbols Lamps in Series and Parallel Current in Series and Parallel Voltage in Series and Parallel Does the Number of Batteries Affect Current? Why. Does the Number of Batteries Affect Voltage? Why. Does Resistance Affect Current? Why? Current Electricity Board Game Switches in series and parallel Ohms Law Magnetism and Electromagnets More high quality resources available here. Elf Off the Shelf Resources