Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. recognise the fuse and wires in a 3-pin plug

2. draw the inside components of a 3-pin plug

3. connect bulbs in series and parallel circuits

4. vary circuit currents to make bulbs brighter or dimmer

5. draw symbols that are used in circuit diagrams

6. use a variable resistor and switches in a circuit

7. use a circuit diagram to construct a circuit that creates a model or a picture, eg a monster picture with eyes that light up, lights shining in a church, an emergency vehicle

shown knowledge of

8. how a fuse and earth wire protect electrical cables and appliances

9. the basic symbols used in electrical diagrams

10. the fact that a complete circuit is necessary to make electrical devices work

11. the fact that switches can be used to control electrical devices

experienced

12. setting up and carrying out simple investigations.