Electric Charge and Basic Circuits
| Site: | Young Education |
| Course: | Circuits |
| Book: | Electric Charge and Basic Circuits |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Friday, 25 September 2026, 1:53 AM |
1. Electric Charge
Learning outcomes
- I can describe positive and negative electric charge.
- I can explain how charge is conserved.
- I can distinguish between conductors and insulators.
- I can describe how electrons move in conductive materials.
- I can explain static and moving electric charge.
2. Electric Current
Learning outcomes
- I can define electric current.
- I can distinguish between conventional current and electron flow.
- I can identify the SI unit of current.
- I can explain how current is measured.
- I can relate current to the movement of charge.
3. Voltage and Potential Difference
Learning outcomes
- I can define voltage as electrical potential difference.
- I can explain how batteries produce voltage.
- I can distinguish between voltage and current.
- I can predict how voltage affects current.
- I can measure voltage using a voltmeter.
4. Circuit Components
Learning outcomes
- I can identify common electrical components.
- I can explain the function of resistors, switches, cells, lamps, and fuses.
- I can recognize standard circuit symbols.
- I can distinguish between power sources and loads.
- I can describe how components work together.
5. Building and Drawing Circuits
Learning outcomes
- I can construct simple electrical circuits.
- I can draw schematic diagrams.
- I can identify open and closed circuits.
- I can safely build basic circuits.
- I can troubleshoot simple circuit faults.