Electricity Objectives: To be able to use electricity safely in the lab. To build a basic circuit.

Using Electricity Safely What ideas do you have?

Video Clip Watch the clip http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/dangers-of-electricity-the-adventures-of-electro-mouse/2414.html What dangers were shown?

Plug Sockets Do not play with the switch or insert anything into socket unless instructed.

Wires Look out for frayed wires and tell your teacher.

Water Ensure all surfaces and plugs are completely dry.

Tripping Wires can be a trip hazard.

Circuits – Basic Symbols Can you make this circuit?

Now make this circuit – what do you notice?

Now make this circuit – what do you notice?