This week Year 4 have been exploring how we can use a range of components in an electrical circuit. The children were challenged to make a circuit with a lightbulb which could turn on and off. They worked together to add a switch, ensuring each part of the circuit was connected so the electricity could flow.
Then, they began making their own switches using pins, metal paper clips and card. The children realised they needed to connect the wires to the metal paper clip as this is a conductor of electricity. To open the switch then moved the paper clip from the pin. This stopped the flow of electricity so the bulb turned off. When the circuits were complete, the children presented their findings in a presentation with their group. They discussed how they had created the circuit, why they used specific materials and how they could use the circuit for a lamp.
This week Year 4 also enjoyed their Environmental Lesson. They had the opportunity to plant sunflower seeds, which they will grow at home in preparation for our competition at the end of the year. The children filled their pots with compost before adding two seeds. Our Environmental tutor, Sophia, reminded them that we should place the seed in the compost at 2-times the depth of the seed in order to ensure maximum growth.
