Electricity is needed for lighting, heating and making machines and appliances work.

To generate electricity is to produce it.

Electricity is generated at a power station.

A turbine is a machine through which liquid or gas flows to turn a wheel.

A pylon is a tall tower for carrying electricity cables high above the ground.

Generating and transporting electricity (non-statutory)

Science

In this Simple electrical circuits unit, pupils learn to construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts. In the Changing circuits unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn to compare and give reasons for variations in how components function in a simple circuit

In the Everyday materials unit, pupils learnt to identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass and metal. In this Simple electrical circuits unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors

This unit covers constructing simple series electrical circuits, identifying parts like cells, wires, and switches, and recognising conductors and insulators. It also explores how circuits work with lamps and switches. The emphasis is on practical enquiries, making observations, and presenting data.

Simple electrical circuits

Which of the following are used for electricity generation? 

How is electricity transported to our homes?

What is the name of the tall towers which carry electrical cables high above the ground?

How do the blades of turbines move to generate electricity?

Which of the following do traditional power stations burn to generate electricity?

Which of the following is the name of the component shown? 

Which of the following circuits is complete?

Match the following properties of a material to the product it would be used for.

Which of the following should not come into contact with electricity?

Some metals {{}} electricity better than others.

Which two of the following are electrical insulators? 

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Generating and transporting electricity (non-statutory)

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.