Live+and+dangerous

Describe the difference between conductors and insulators. Recall some rules that help you to use electricity safely.
 * Objectives (what you will learn this lesson)**


 * Starter**
 * Complete and mark the quick quiz
 * Traffic light the first column on your target sheet (red = I can't do this, yellow = I can do this a little, but I'm not sure, green = I can confidently answer questions on this)

> media type="file" key="ES7_Ja134_05ani.swf" width="561" height="561" > media type="file" key="ES7_Ja135_01ani.swf" width="573" height="573" > a. Build your tool and use it to test 8 different things in the room > b. Record your results in a simple table > c. Write a sentence or two to describe what you found out > d. Draw a diagram to show the equipment you used and how it worked > > //N.B. Your teacher will show you how to safely use the equipment and how to work out the maximum number of volts you need.// >
 * Activities**
 * 1) Look through the animation showing different dangers of electricity at home
 * 1) Read through pages 134-5 of Exploring Science 7
 * 2) Circle the 10 dangers in the worksheet [|Be safe] and explain why each is a danger
 * 3) Answer Q 3-4 from pages 134-5 of Exploring Science 7
 * 4) Which of the different electrical components can you name?
 * 1) You have the components listed above available to you. Work with two other people to construct a tool to test things in the room to see whether they conduct electricity or not.
 * 1) Extension: experiment with the components you have available include switches in your circuits. Find out about electrical symbols and draw example diagrams of circuits you have built.

Review completed classwork / key term quiz
 * Summary**

Complete the gapfill on [|Live and dangerous]. Either copy and complete in your exercise book or print it off when you are done.
 * Homework**