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Science Experiment - Shine Bright, Electric Light!

Updated: 04 Oct 2023

A science experiment that investigates how changes to electrical circuits affects their components.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 4 Pages
Year: 6

Curriculum

ACSSU097

Electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be generated from a range of sources
ACSHE098

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSHE100

Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions
ACSIS232

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS104

Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS103

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
ACSIS221

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
ACSIS107

Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS108

Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations
ACSIS110

Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts

teaching resource

Science Experiment - Shine Bright, Electric Light!

Updated: 04 Oct 2023

A science experiment that investigates how changes to electrical circuits affects their components.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 4 Pages
Year: 6

A science experiment that investigates how changes to electrical circuits affects their components.

Light bulbs produce light when they are connected to a closed circuit. Are there adjustments we could make to those circuits that would allow the light bulb to glow more brightly? Let’s investigate!

This Physical Sciences experiment allows students to investigate the properties of electricity.

Students follow the scientific method to conduct the experiment, and they then complete the worksheets provided.

Electricity Vocabulary

electric current
electric circuit
electricity
thermal energy
electrons
circuit
charged
particles
insulators
conductors
natural
gas
joule
watt
greenhouse gases
transformers
voltage
ions
solar
cell
solar energy
static electricity
short circuit
vibration
parallel circuit
electrolyte
electrodes
alternating current
current
charged
Non-renewable resources
coal
alternators
geothermal energy
negative charges
positive charges
electric energy
semiconductors
power
wind power
cells
battery
fossil fuel
magnetism
circuit breakers
wattage
sustainable
energy
nuclear energy
steam engine
thermal energy
magnetic energy
power station
nuclear power
climate change
clean energy
chemical energy

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Curriculum

ACSSU097

Electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be generated from a range of sources
ACSHE098

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSHE100

Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions
ACSIS232

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS104

Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS103

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
ACSIS221

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
ACSIS107

Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS108

Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations
ACSIS110

Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts

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