Year 5 became electricians this week, investigating which materials can conduct electricity using simple circuits! We built a simple series circuit consisting of a battery, wires, and a small light bulb, leaving a gap to test different objects.

Our mission was to test everyday items like coins, keys, plastic rulers, and rubber bands to see if they completed the circuit and lit the bulb. We learned quickly that materials that allow electricity to flow, like the metal key, are conductors, and those that block it, like the plastic ruler, are insulators. This fantastic hands-on lesson proved how essential these properties are in everyday life, from wiring to safety!