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Making electricity

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Lesson Purpose

  1. To look at how electricity is traditionally generated.
  2. To discuss the use of coal to create steam which turns a turbine.
  3. To look at a generator and discuss its workings.
  4. To generate electricity using hand and bike generators to discover how much energy is really required to drive a variety of household appliances.

Time Needed

20-30 mins

Year Levels

Year 6 and seven.

Instructor

TEEC Staff Member

Australian Curriculum

During the course of this activity it may be possible to target a number of the "Content Descriptions" across year levels six and seven.

 

Year 6

Science
Science Understanding
Physical sciences
  • Electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be generated from a range of sources.
Science as a Human Endeavour
Nature and development of science
  • Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions.

Use and influence of science

  • Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions.

 

Year 7

​Science
Science Understanding
Earth and space sciences
  • Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, including water which cycles through the environment, but others are non-renewable.
Science as a Human Endeavour
Use and influence of science
  • Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology, may impact on other areas of society and may involve ethical considerations.
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Last reviewed 06 February 2020
Last updated 06 February 2020