IncursionPhysical Science

Circuits and Switches

Year 5 – 6

Step 1 of 4

Students explore the flow of electricity as they investigate the differences between conductors and insulators.

Using circuit kits, they are challenged to create a series and parallel circuits using lamps, batteries, switches and LED’s.

In this program students will:

  • Discuss electricity as a form of energy.
  • Draw circuit diagrams.
  • Create circuits from both written text and circuit diagrams.

Incursion programs are only available to schools classed as rural or metro disadvantaged by the Department of Education.

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Additional information

Maximum students

One class per session

Program times

60 minute session

Delivery method

Outreach (incursion)
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Acknowledgement of country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work on, the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.