Creating your own circuit - Activity - Year 6

In an engaging activity for Year 6 students, the task is to create their own electrical circuit. To kick-start the project, students are prompted to watch an educational video from BBC Bitesize that explores the various ways in which a circuit can be altered. This visual resource provides a foundational understanding of electrical circuits and sets the stage for practical application. After viewing the material, students are encouraged to gather necessary components and use their creativity and newly acquired knowledge to construct their own circuit.

The activity is designed to be both hands-on and reflective, as students are required to document their process using provided sheets. This step is crucial as it demonstrates the students' ability to think metacognitively—reflecting on their own thought processes as they plan, monitor, and evaluate their work. Through this exercise, students delve into the fundamentals of electricity, learning about its functions and the factors that affect its power. They also gain practical experience in building simple series circuits, which serves as a valuable introduction to the principles of electrical engineering and physics.