circuit symbols and diagrams

Circuit Symbols and Diagrams

Learn to read and create simple circuits! In this lesson, students will identify common circuit symbols and match them to their components. They will also practice using these symbols to draw their own simple circuit diagrams, building a solid foundation in understanding how electrical circuits work.

Target Grade:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. identify the different circuit symbols with their corresponding components;
  2. and use circuit symbols to represent components in a simple circuit diagram.

 

Curriculum Alignment: Year 6 Science: Electricity

  • associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit
  • compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches
  • use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram.
Last updated on: February 17, 2026

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