SCIENCE, HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY, YEAR 5 and 6

Friday, January 3, 2014

Current, Circuits, Volts, Amperes, Safety

Introduction to Electricity

Electricity is the movement of charged electric particles called electrons. Learn more about it with this great electricity introduction video. See how current, amperes, volts and circuits are related as well as why electrical safety is so important.

We use electricity to light the rooms in our homes, power our televisions, microwaves, fridges, heaters, washing machines and so much more, enjoy this electricity video clip and learn how it all works.

GAME ABOUT FORCES AND MOVEMENT

Learn about forces in action as you experiment how gradients, weights, motion and resistance affect the movement of various objects with this fun science activity. Try and get the truck down the ramp and to the end of the track by adding a range of weights. Record the results in a table as you watch how the different conditions affect the outcome of the experiments. What happens when you make a steep gradient or add a parachute to the back of the truck? Find out while enjoying this fun, interactive game for kids.