In Science, Year 2 have been looking at circuits. They have been using the different components of a circuit to successfully turn on a light bulb. They have also been discussing what objects use electricity and the difference between mains and batteries.
Year 2 Learn About Circuits
In Science, Year 2 have been looking at circuits. They have been using the different components of a circuit to successfully turn on a light bulb. They have also been discussing what objects use electricity and the difference between mains and batteries.
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