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Year 7 · Science

Current Electricity

Year 7 learners practise current voltage and resistance in circuits explained.

The activities include Develop Understanding of Electricity, Current and Potential Difference, Learn About Conductors and Insulators, Learn About Electrical Symbols and Circuit Diagrams, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, worksheet, teaching, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

Activities covered

  • Develop Understanding of Electricity, Current and Potential Difference
  • Learn About Conductors and Insulators
  • Learn About Electrical Symbols and Circuit Diagrams
  • Learn About Series and Parallel Circuits
  • Learn How to Calculate Resistance in Circuits
  • Look at Complex Circuit Diagrams
  • Look at Current, Voltage and Resistance
  • Recognise Circuit Symbols in Series and Parallel Circuits
  • Recognise Electrical Hazards
  • Understand Current and Potential Difference in Parallel Circuits
  • Understand Current and Potential Difference in Series Circuits
  • Understand Electric Current and the National Grid
  • Understand the Difference Between Cells and Batteries
  • Use Models to Explain Electricity Concepts

Checked learning resources

  • Electric current and potential difference guide for KS3 physics students

    BBC Bitesize · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Learn how electric circuits work and how to measure current and potential difference with this guide for KS3 physics students aged 11-14 from BBC Bitesize. Electric current and potential difference guide for KS3 physics

  • Introduction to circuits - Electricity

    BBC Bitesize · Video · Opens on the provider website

    When it comes to electrical circuits, there’s a lot to remember and understand. We've got you covered with this Intro to Circuits BBC Bitesize guide. Key points Video - Introduction to circuits Circuit symbols Cells and

  • Resistance

    BBC Bitesize · Video · Opens on the provider website

    The more resistance there is in a circuit, the less current will flow. Find out more with BBC Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14. Key points Video The effect of resistance on current Resistors Calculati

  • Series circuits - Electricity

    BBC Bitesize · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Know your way around an electric circuit? Show that you know your series circuits from your parallel circuits with BBC Bitesize. Key points Game - series and parallel circuits Video Connecting components in series Curren

  • Resistance Calculations Worksheet

    Twinkl · Worksheet · Account may be required

    Resistance Calculations WorksheetRated 0 out of 5, 0 reviews0WorksheetsPricingPremiumSuitable for use in class or as homework, this worksheet allows students to practice calculating resistance, potential difference and c

  • Oak lesson slides: Voltage In Parallel Circuits

    Oak National Academy · Teaching · Opens on the provider website

    KS3 science lesson. I can describe the rule for voltages in a parallel circuit. A voltmeter is connected to each side of a cell, battery or component. Voltage (or potential difference) is measured in volts (V). The volta

  • Electricity - KS3 Physics

    BBC Bitesize · Lesson · Opens on the provider website

    Year 7 Science resource matched to current voltage and resistance in circuits explained.

  • Conductors and insulators

    BBC Bitesize · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Electrical current flows easily through a conductor, but does not flow through an insulator. Find out more with BBC Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14. Key points Video - Conductors and insulators Condu