In this unit children will be re-introduced to the topic of electricity. This 7 lesson unit pack includes interactive whiteboard slides, detailed lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities to support your class. Pupils will be taught to: • identify common appliances that run on electricity • construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers • identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery • recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit • recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors. Working scientifically skills to be worked on: • asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them • setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests • making systematic and careful observations and, where appropriate, taking accurate measurements using standard units, using a range of equipment, including thermometers and data loggers • gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions • recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables • reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions • using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions • identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes • using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings.

Travel back in time with your students and embark on an electrifying journey with our comprehensive class assembly script! This resource is all about the fascinating evolution of electricity, featuring key figures like Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. Our assembly script is designed to educate and entertain, making it perfect for a memorable class performance in front of the whole school. It’s not just a script - it’s a complete package that will make planning your assembly both easy and fun. What’s Included? Detailed Script: Our script is meticulously crafted, covering the significant milestones in the history of electricity. From the ancient Greeks’ discovery of static electricity to the modern advancements in renewable energy sources, the script engages students in an interactive learning experience. Character List: We provide a character list that outlines 30 roles, each representing different eras or key figures in the history of electricity. This makes assigning parts to your students straightforward and ensures everyone has a role to play. Recommended Props List: To bring the script to life, we include a list of recommended props. These visual aids will help illustrate the concepts and events in the script, making the performance more engaging and memorable. Adaptions For Other Year Groups and School Types: We understand that every class is unique, so we’ve included suggestions for adapting the script to suit different year groups and school types. By using this resource, you’ll not only be preparing an informative and entertaining assembly, but you’ll also be facilitating a deeper understanding of a key scientific concept. This resource is available for download on the TES website. While you���re there, don’t forget to check out our other resources designed to make teaching a more enriching and less stressful experience. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources!

Introducing our comprehensive 7-Lesson Unit that combines the practicality of everyday materials with the wonders of scientific inquiry and design technology. This unit is packed with interactive Smart Notebook Slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and hands-on activities that will engage students in a dynamic learning experience. Key Features: Programme of Study: Students will identify and compare the suitability of various everyday materials such as wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper, and cardboard for specific uses. They will also explore how the shapes of solid objects made from these materials can be altered by squashing, bending, twisting, and stretching. Working Scientifically Skills: This unit promotes scientific thinking by encouraging students to ask questions, make observations, perform simple tests, classify, suggest answers based on their findings, and gather and record data. Design Technology (DT) Integration: • Design: Students will design purposeful, functional, and appealing products based on established design criteria. They will learn to generate, develop, model, and communicate their ideas through various mediums, including drawings, templates, mock-ups, and digital technology. • Make: Learners will get hands-on experience using a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks like cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing. They’ll also select from a wide array of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles, and ingredients, based on their properties. • Evaluate: Students will analyze and evaluate a variety of existing products and assess their own ideas and creations against design criteria. • Technical Knowledge: Students will build structures while exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer, and more stable. This 7-Lesson Unit is more than just a series of lessons; it’s an immersive learning experience that blends science with design technology, stimulating curiosity, fostering critical thinking, and enhancing practical skills.

This comprehensive script provides an engaging and straightforward guide to organizing a science-themed class assembly. The script, which is the heart of this resource, is formatted for a class of 30 students. Each character has been thoughtfully developed, ensuring that every student has a moment to shine on stage. The script is not only detailed but also extremely adaptable, making it suitable for various year groups. But that’s not all! Alongside the dialogue, we’ve included precise stage directions, guiding your students through their performances and ensuring a smooth flow throughout the assembly. To aid in visual storytelling, we’ve compiled a comprehensive prop list. Each prop plays a crucial role in bringing the science concepts to life, enhancing understanding, and making learning fun. We understand that every class is unique, so we’ve made our resource adaptable to your needs. Want to make edits to the PDF? No problem! Simply upload it to Google Docs, and you can customize it to fit your class perfectly. We invite you to explore more of our educational resources on the TES website. Each one is designed with the same level of detail and dedication to fostering a love of learning. And for more helpful tools and tips, don’t forget to visit The Teaching Couple. Our “Science: Class Assembly Script” is more than just a script - it’s a tool to engage, educate, and inspire your students. So why wait? Dive into the world of science and watch as your classroom transforms into a stage of discovery!

Year 4: Electricity Follow Up Task: Circuits Follow-up task: LO: I can ask relevant questions and predict what might happen. This is a follow up task to check children’s understanding around circuits. The activity requires children to predict what will happen for a particular circuit and explain why.

Year 4 - Electricity - Cloze Activity This is a short activity where children need to fill in the gaps about electricity. This could be used as an AFL activity completed at the end of a unit to check understanding.