Support your pupils in understanding electricity with this fully resourced, easy-to-teach lesson exploring conductors and insulators. Designed to meet the UK National Curriculum learning objectives, this session blends key scientific knowledge with an engaging practical investigation, promoting active learning and scientific thinking.
What’s Included:
Editable ActivInspire flipchart (8 slides) (PDF included):
Introduces key vocabulary (e.g., conductor, insulator, circuit, fair test).
Prompts class discussion and predictions.
Visual instructions for setting up a working circuit.
Links to an interactive online sorting game and video content.
Templates for observation recording and class plenary.
Investigation Activity:
Pupils test everyday objects to determine whether they conduct electricity.
Record results using an observation table.
Apply understanding of conductors/insulators in a real-world context.
Key Features:
Linked to the National Curriculum: Clear alignment with lower KS2 Science objectives.
Practical and inquiry-based: Encourages prediction, testing, observation, and comparison.
Fully editable: Tailor slides or vocabulary to suit your class needs.
Flexible delivery: Perfect for whole-class teaching, science week, or revision.
Perfect For:
Year 4 / Lower KS2 Science
Used as part of the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) unit ‘Making New Materials’.
International schools
Electricity topic blocks
STEM investigation practice
Cover lessons or enrichment sessions
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