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Historical scientist Michael Faraday

A biography text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topic electricity, about the famous scientist Michael Faraday. The text explains: How he got a job in the Royal Institution as Humphrey Davy’s assistant.How his fascination for electromagnetism led to his discovery – the world’s first electric motor. In 1831 his discovery of the dynamo, which meant electricity could be produced without a battery and in greater amounts.

This downloadable reading pack includes:

  • An A3 reading spread for you to print.
  • Reading comprehension question and answer sheet.
Year 6
Electricity
Historical scientist Michael Faraday

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