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Current Electricity Intro 1 - 3 Lessons Plus Card Sort Team Game Middle School
Current Electricity Intro 1 - 3 Lessons Plus Card Sort Team Game Middle School
Current Electricity Intro 1 - 3 Lessons Plus Card Sort Team Game Middle School
Current Electricity Intro 1 - 3 Lessons Plus Card Sort Team Game Middle School
Current Electricity Intro 1 - 3 Lessons Plus Card Sort Team Game Middle School
Current Electricity Intro 1 - 3 Lessons Plus Card Sort Team Game Middle School
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Current Electricity Intro 1 - 3 Lessons Plus Card Sort Team Game Middle School
Current Electricity Intro 1 - 3 Lessons Plus Card Sort Team Game Middle School
Current Electricity Intro 1 - 3 Lessons Plus Card Sort Team Game Middle School
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"The Current Electricity Intro lesson effectively introduces students to the basics of electric current, including the flow of electrons and the role of circuits. Engaging visuals help make the concept accessible to middle school learners. The lesson encourages curiosity and critical thinking."
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Joshua W.

Description

Current, Voltage and Resistance in Electrical Circuits and the relationship between them, Conductors and Insulators what are they and finally Using Circuit Symbols to Draw Circuit Diagrams for series and parallel circuits – these three engaging and enjoyable lessons are the ideal foundation on which to build your students’ knowledge of current electricity. To reinforce learning at the end of the module, a card sort team game game is included - so enjoyable students won't realise they are learning.

Each lesson comes with its own animated and easy to follow PowerPoint complete with exit ticket quiz and a separate PowerPoint with detailed mark schemes for easy self-assessment and peer assessment.

With each lesson come with up to 14 printables so that teachers can bespoke their lesson to take account of the ability of their students and time available. A one page lesson plan flow chart shows where logical choices between resources can be made if necessary.

This pack also includes a bonus card sort game which can be played by individuals or teams.

What This Pack Does

  • Explains the terms current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them.
  • Explores the conditions necessary for current to flow in a circuit.
  • Defines and explain the terms conductor and insulator and experimentally identifies examples of each.
  • Identifies the basic circuit symbols an introduces recognition of series and parallel circuits.
  • Provides practice in drawing circuit diagrams from sketches.
  • Provides practice in designing a test circuit and tables.
  • Provides practice in building circuits.
  • Includes engaging activities to encourage literacy and oracy.
  • Includes opportunities for self-assessment, peer assessment and teacher assessment.

What You Get

For the Lesson

  • Flip its (pupil writes questions to given answers)
  • Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
  • Foldables
  • Cut-and-stick activities;
  • Practical worksheets and activities
  • Homeworks
  • Worksheets
  • Guided notes
  • Taboo Cards
  • Pupil progress self-assessment checklists
  • Bonus – Free card sort team game

For The Game

  • 42 question cards
  • 42 answer cards
  • Pupil answer/score sheet
  • Teacher’s answer sheet.
  • Instruction sheet

Intro to Current Electricity 1 for Middle School science - Distance Learning Version

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Current Electricity Intro 1 - 3 Lessons Plus Card Sort Team Game Middle School

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5th - 9th
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146
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Teaching Duration
3 hours

What others say

"The Current Electricity Intro lesson effectively introduces students to the basics of electric current, including the flow of electrons and the role of circuits. Engaging visuals help make the concept accessible to middle school learners. The lesson encourages curiosity and critical thinking."
star
Joshua W.

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Description

Current, Voltage and Resistance in Electrical Circuits and the relationship between them, Conductors and Insulators what are they and finally Using Circuit Symbols to Draw Circuit Diagrams for series and parallel circuits – these three engaging and enjoyable lessons are the ideal foundation on which to build your students’ knowledge of current electricity. To reinforce learning at the end of the module, a card sort team game game is included - so enjoyable students won't realise they are learning.

Each lesson comes with its own animated and easy to follow PowerPoint complete with exit ticket quiz and a separate PowerPoint with detailed mark schemes for easy self-assessment and peer assessment.

With each lesson come with up to 14 printables so that teachers can bespoke their lesson to take account of the ability of their students and time available. A one page lesson plan flow chart shows where logical choices between resources can be made if necessary.

This pack also includes a bonus card sort game which can be played by individuals or teams.

What This Pack Does

  • Explains the terms current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them.
  • Explores the conditions necessary for current to flow in a circuit.
  • Defines and explain the terms conductor and insulator and experimentally identifies examples of each.
  • Identifies the basic circuit symbols an introduces recognition of series and parallel circuits.
  • Provides practice in drawing circuit diagrams from sketches.
  • Provides practice in designing a test circuit and tables.
  • Provides practice in building circuits.
  • Includes engaging activities to encourage literacy and oracy.
  • Includes opportunities for self-assessment, peer assessment and teacher assessment.

What You Get

For the Lesson

  • Flip its (pupil writes questions to given answers)
  • Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
  • Foldables
  • Cut-and-stick activities;
  • Practical worksheets and activities
  • Homeworks
  • Worksheets
  • Guided notes
  • Taboo Cards
  • Pupil progress self-assessment checklists
  • Bonus – Free card sort team game

For The Game

  • 42 question cards
  • 42 answer cards
  • Pupil answer/score sheet
  • Teacher’s answer sheet.
  • Instruction sheet

Intro to Current Electricity 1 for Middle School science - Distance Learning Version

Click here for more resources on electricity for middle school

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Rated 5 out of 5
March 31, 2025
The Current Electricity Intro lesson effectively introduces students to the basics of electric current, including the flow of electrons and the role of circuits. Engaging visuals help make the concept accessible to middle school learners. The lesson encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
Joshua W.
136 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
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Apr 1, 2025

Thank you for the brilliant review Joshua. The way you described it is exactly what I was hoping to achieve.

Rated 4 out of 5
December 21, 2024
Great Resource for my students. Will continue to use.
Ashley S.
105 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
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Response from
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Dec 22, 2024

Hello Ashley

I am delighted that you will use my resource year on year. There is no higher recommendation.

Merry Christmas to you and your students.

Rated 5 out of 5
October 5, 2021
The slideshows and information were accurate and informative. All of the accompanying support material is fun and well thought-out. The files are now in PDF format, making it easy to download and use immediately. A lot of time an effort was put into the supplemental activities and slideshows to make a complete learning experience for students.
Jodi D.
15 reviews
Grades taught: 8th, 9th, 10th
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Oct 6, 2021
Hello Jodi. I have sold many of these without a problem but one person with a problem is one too many. Resources for units 2 - 4 are now uploaded as PDFs. Please re-download. Please let me know if you have any further problems elfofftheshelfresources@gmail.com

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