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E L E C T R I CA L C I RC U I T S ( L L 3 - E P )

HOW DOES A TORCH WORK?

What is your target level? Use the level ladder to help you reach it.
To get
level

You might:

Draw a simple circuit diagram of the torch.

Show where the electricity comes from.
State simply how the torch works.

Draw a circuit diagram using standard circuit symbols.

State the jobs of the cells, wires, bulb and switch.
Identify which materials in the torch are conductors and insulators.

Draw a circuit diagram using standard circuit symbols.

Describe the jobs of the cells, wires, bulb and switch.
Describe materials in the torch as conductors and insulators.

Draw a circuit diagram using standard circuit symbols.

Explain the jobs of the cells, wires, bulb and switch.
Draw a model of electricity to explain how the circuit works, using the
terms current and voltage correctly.
Describe the links between your model and the real circuit components.

Draw a circuit diagram using standard circuit symbols.

Draw a model of electricity to explain how the circuit works, using the
terms current and voltage correctly.
Explain why the parts of your model are like the real circuit
components.
List limitations of the model circuit compared to the actual circuit.

Draw a circuit diagram using standard circuit symbols.

Draw a model of electricity to explain how the circuit works, using the
terms current and voltage correctly.
Explain why the parts of your model are like the real circuit
components.
Describe limitations of your model circuit compared to the actual circuit.
Use a model of energy to describe the energy transfers in a circuit.

EP

Draw a circuit diagram using standard circuit symbols.

Draw a model of electricity to explain how the circuit works, using the
terms current and voltage correctly.
Explain why the parts of your model are like the real circuit
components.
Describe limitations of your model circuit compared to the actual circuit.
Use a model of energy to explain the energy transfers in the circuit,
linking this to how the torch works and why the batteries run down.

Which level have you achieved? Choose one improvement target and try it.
It is important that you can communicate your ideas clearly in science.
Use this checklist to help:
Literacy tips
Levels 3 and 4
Spell the key words correctly.
Write in sentences, using capital letters and full stops properly.
Use apostrophes to show contraction and possession.
Use scientific language appropriately.
Levels 5 7
Spell the key words correctly.
Write in sentences, using capital letters and full stops properly.
Write in paragraphs where appropriate.
Use apostrophes to show contraction and possession.
Use cause and effect connectives such as: as a result, since... then,
because where appropriate.
Use sequencing connectives such as: firstly/secondly, then, after this where
appropriate.
Demonstrate a sense of audience in your writing.
Levels 8 and EP
As Levels 5-7, but also:
When discussing opinions or uncertainty, use connectives such as: for example,
some people think, in comparison to
Numeracy tips
Levels 3 and 4
Use the correct units.
When stating statistics, always use metric units, such as kilometres not miles,
metres not feet, kilograms not pounds.
Levels 5-7
Use the correct, metric units (e.g. m, s, kg).
When doing calculations, show your workings.
When using mathematical equations, write down the equation you are using.
Levels 8-EP
Use the correct, standard units.
When doing calculations, show your workings.
When using mathematical equations, write down the equation you are using and
show how you have rearranged it.
When balancing symbol chemical equations, show your workings.

Y7 LEVEL-ASSESSED TASKS: LEVEL LADDER

(L3-EP)

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