Power in a circuit - Electricity - Year 6

In a Year 6 science lesson about electricity, students delve into the concept of power within an electrical circuit. The lesson begins with an interactive element, where students are encouraged to watch an educational video from BBC Bitesize that explains what power is in the context of electricity. This serves as a foundation for their understanding before they move on to the practical component of the lesson.

Following the video, the class is divided into small groups, with approximately four students in each. These groups are tasked with a hands-on experiment: to build an electrical circuit. However, there is a twist to this activity. Each group is provided with batteries of different power levels to observe how the power of a battery can influence an electrical circuit. Through this experiment, students are able to see firsthand how the power of electricity can vary and how the electrical energy within a circuit is affected by the power source used. This practical approach to learning allows students to engage with the material in a meaningful way, fostering a deeper understanding of the principles of electrical power.