Why is it important to understand the basics of electricity before learning about electrical safety? The world around us relies more and more on electricity. The more students know about which things rely on electricity, the more aware of the potential dangers they’ll become, and the more likely they’ll be to use it safely. This knowledge can prevent fires and shock/electrocution from happening. Use these lesson ideas and student printouts to supplement your science/electricity curriculum for grades 3-5:
What is Electricity? - Teacher's Guide
Why is it important to understand the basics of electricity before learning about electrical safety?
The world around us relies more an more on electricity every day. The more students know about which things rely on electricity, the more aware of the potential dangers they'll become, and the more likely they'll be to use it safely.
Use these lesson ideas to supplement your science/electricity curriculum for grades 3-5.
What is Electricity? - Student Printouts
Use these printouts, together with the lesson ideas in the "What is Electricity?" Teacher's Guide, to teach students the basics of how electricity works.
