What is electricity? micro-lesson

Sophie

Science

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Electricity is a rather difficult thing to explain. However, in its simplest terms, electricity is energy. Electrical energy is created by electrons moving around. This movement creates what is known as a current, essentially a flow of electrons. Electricity can be used to power electrical items such as toasters, kettles, and televisions, along with many other household items. Wires and cables transport electricity to homes, schools, and places of work. Electricity can be generated or made in a variety of ways including by burning fossil fuels, using solar energy, or even wind power.

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Burning fossil fuels is the only way to make electricity. True or false?

1) FALSE

2) TRUE
Electricity can be________in a number of ways.

1) Generated

2) Solved

3) Organised

4) Placed
Solar (sun) energy is useless for creating electricity. True or false?

1) FALSE

2) TRUE
What can be used to transport electricity to homes, schools and places of work?

1) Cables and wires

2) Pipes

3) Trucks

4) Bridges
What is electricity?

1) Energy

2) A force

3) Fire

4) Light

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Sophie

A former Science subject leader and primary school teacher with four years of experience. I am passionate about Science teaching and learning and believe it empowers children to understand the world around them!

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