Making torches, Anemometers, LED Clay and Fabric Designs and learning about the power of electricity and the need for a circuit.

Currently, in Waipātiki we have been on an Electrical circuit buzz. For the last few weeks we have been focussing on Energy and some of the main forms it comes in. MELTS: Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal and Sound. 

From here we have made a range of cool contraptions to cement our learning of mainly the Electrical side of MELTS, but also the others within this. As you can see by the kid's faces they are really enjoying experimenting, using trial and error, discussing their observations and making links to the real world.

Some of our key understandings have been:

 Energy is in everything

 Energy is the forces that allow things to go, move and happen

 The difference between renewable and non-renewable energy

 Energy sources used to make electricity can be renewable or non-renewable

 Electricity is made by creating an electrical circuit.

 An electrical circuit is a path or line through which an electrical current flows.

 A closed-circuit is required for electricity to flow

 An electrical circuit is a closed-loop