sources of electricity

What is Electricity

💡 Electricity Essentials! Discover what electricity is and why it powers our world. Learn common sources, how it’s generated, and the everyday appliances that rely on it. Energize your knowledge in a flash! ⚡

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  • Define electricity and explain its importance.
  • Identify common sources of electricity.
  • Understand how electricity can be generated through various means.
  • Identify common appliances that run on electricity.

 

Curriculum Alignment: Year 4 Science: Electricity

  • identify common appliances that run on electricity
  • construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers
  • identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery

    Last updated on: February 17, 2026

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