First of all, attention is focused on introducing what is meant by voltage. It is important that pupils have an understanding...

Classroom Activity 11-14

Having demonstrated what is involved in measuring voltages, the pupils are now given the opportunity to make some measurements...

Classroom Activity 11-14

The diagnostic questions can be used to check the pupils' understanding of voltage.

Diagnostic Questions 11-14

The batteries commonly used in school science practical work are torch batteries rated at 1.5 volt . If two of these batteries...

Physics Narrative 11-14

Thinking about voltage either in terms of size of push or in terms of a second factor (as well as the current) that sets the...

Teaching Guidance 11-14

The word voltage is more approachable than the phrase potential difference so is probably enough for 11–14 year old children.

Teaching Guidance 11-14

Electric circuits are very useful because we can design them to shift energy in a controlled way. You can measure or predict...

Physics Narrative 14-16