In Year 2 this week one of the children's jobs has been to explore and investigate electrical circuits. Enthusiasm and excitement was rife when the children set eyes on the equipment and they couldn't wait to get stuck in!
To begin with, the children found it challenging to get the elements to work, but after great resilience the children managed to power up some fully functioning circuits...
However, this wasn't enough... they then wanted to develop their learning further. It was at this moment the spark really did light! Suddenly questions and ideas came pouring from the their mouths...
"I wonder what would happen if we put another switch in?" Riley
"What if we take out the bulb" John
"Will it work without the wire?" Nina
This led to further investigation whereby all those questions were answered and the children finally felt content with their findings and new found knowledge.
"So that's how the light switch on the wall makes the lights go on!" Vinnie
The teachers were absolutely thrilled with the levels of engagement and the scientific enquiry which was taking place before their eyes. Well done Year 2, we clearly have some Scientists/Electricians in our mitts!
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