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Electricity: conductive dough and voltage

Linking to the topic electricity, year 6 and P7 pupils will investigate voltage and conductivity. This two-lesson pack will create sparks in the classroom as science and art collide. In lesson one, pupils will learn about electrical symbols by playing a fun game. In lesson two, challenge them to make a buzzer buzz louder or a bulb to shine brighter by making electric art (a circuit that uses salt dough as a conductor).

This pack includes: - Two differentiated lesson plans - A PowerPoint presentation explaining electricity - A printable game - Printable instructions to make conductive dough

Simple to resource! The items you will need:

  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Cream of tartar
  • Vegetable oil
  • Food colouring (optional)
  • Low voltage LED
  • AA Batteries
Year 6
Electricity
Electricity: conductive dough and voltage

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