# 4.1 Modelling electricity

Some of the ideas you have encountered are challenging because they are abstract in nature. Building and using circuits will help children to develop their understanding.

Figure 11 Making circuits

We can also use models and analogies to help children relate new abstract ideas to familiar situations. Two models are outlined in the following sections. Read about and evaluate each model.

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