Journalist
Freelance Science Writer Helen Carmichael talks about writing on a range of topics and for different audiences.
To link with this we have developed a lesson plan where students investigate filament light bulbs and write a magazine article to explain why they ‘blow’ when they are turned on rather than when they are already on.
A downloadable version of the video, lesson plan and student practical activity sheet are available below.
Curriculum links for the lesson are as follows:
2008 Key Stage 3 Programme of Study:
Range and Content: 3.1a, 3.1c
Attainment Targets: AT1, AT3, AT4
Key Concepts: 1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a
Key Processes: 2.1a, 2.1c, 2.2a, 2.3
Curriculum Opportunities: 4a, c, h
Scottish 5-14 Science Curriculum:
E&F1 – Properties and uses of energy
E&F2 – Conversion and transfer of energy
Attainment Targets:
Knowledge and Understanding
Level B
Describte the energy conversions in the components of an electrical circuit
Level C
Construct simple battery-operated circuits, identifying the main components
Level D
Construct a series circuit following diagrams using conventional symbols
Level E
Use the terms ‘voltage’, ‘current’ and ‘resistance’ in the context of simple circuits
Investigating Skills
Level C
Select and use appropriate measurement devices
Level D
Make an appropriate series of accurate measurements
Make an organised report of an investigation
Draw conclusions consistent with findings.
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