SSERC | Forces (9&10)

This section covers SCN 9 & 10.

The learner’s knowledge about electricity begins with knowing how to use it safely and this aspect is reinforced throughout their learning.

They develop their understanding of electricity as a means of transferring energy by investigating circuits and building chemical cells.

Learners develop their understanding of series and parallel circuits and of electrical and electronic components and apply their knowledge to the process of designing, constructing, testing and modifying.

Electricity

Early
SCN 0-09a - I know how to stay safe when using electricity. I have helped to make a display to show the importance of electricity in our daily lives.
First
SCN 1-09a - I can describe an electrical circuit as a continuous loop of conducting materials. I can combine simple components in a series circuit to make a game or model.
Second
SCN 2-09a - I have used a range of electrical components to help to make a variety of circuits for differing purposes. I can represent my circuit using symbols and describe the transfer of energy around the circuit.
SCN 2-010a - To begin to understand how batteries work, I can help to build simple chemical cells using readily-available materials which can be used to make an appliance work.
Third
SCN 3-09a - Having measured the current and voltage in series and parallel circuits, I can design a circuit to show the advantages of parallel circuits in an everyday application.	Using multi-meters Just clowning around with switches
SCN 3-010a - I can help to design simple chemical cells and use them to investigate the factors which affect the voltage produced.	Investigates and explains how electricity can be produced when different metals are used as electrodes, with an electrolyte between them. Investigates and discusses the relationship between a range of factors (for example, the combination of metal electrodes used, the electrolyte used, the electrolyte concentration, the distance between electrodes and surface area of electrodes) and the voltage produced by a simple chemical.
Fourth
SCN 4-09a - Through investigation, I understand the relationship between current, voltage and resistance. I can apply this knowledge to solve practical problems. .	Velostat – Bulletin 270
SCN 4-09b - By contributing to investigations into the properties of a range of electronic components, I can select and use them as input and output devices in practical electronic circuits.	Using alpha kit SSERCTV
SCN 4-09c - Using my knowledge of electronic components and switching devices, I can help to engineer an electronic system to provide a practical solution to a real-life situation.
SCN 4-010a - Using experimental evidence, I can place metals in an electrochemical series and can use this information to make predictions about their use in chemical cells.	Draws on findings from experiments to construct an electrochemical series using the voltage difference between pairs of metals. Demonstrates an understanding of the use of different metals in electrochemical cells for different applications.
SCN 4-010b - Using a variety of sources, I have explored the latest developments in chemical cells technology and can evaluate their impact on society.	Researches and demonstrates awareness of the developments in cell technology, for example, in relation to fuel cells. Researches an application of chemical cells and its impact on society, communicating findings to others and acknowledging sources appropriately.

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Forces (9&10)

Electricity