English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Describe voltage in a series and parallel circuit
Construct series and parallel circuits and measure voltage
Explain the behaviour of voltage and compare battery and bulb ratings
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Words and meanings to learn
volt
the unit of voltage; it is named after Alessandro Volta
electromotive force - EMF
the amount of voltage across a power source
voltage
the amount of energy per unit charge, measured in volts (V)
voltmeter
an instrument for measuring voltage
potential difference - PD
the voltage measured across a component
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Resources: Materials for the Mission Assignment, such as cells x2, bulb, wires x x4 and a selection of bulbs and batteries (optional).
Handout: Space to record the results of the Mission Assignment. A table for the students to fill in and analyse different bulbs and batteries. Information sheets about various bulbs and batteries are included on the third page.
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