Electrical discoveries and inventions (non-statutory)
I can research some important electrical inventions from the past to the present day.
Electrical discoveries and inventions (non-statutory)
I can research some important electrical inventions from the past to the present day.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Throughout history, pioneers in electrical engineering have largely shaped how we live today.
- Science is about thinking creatively to try to explain how things work.
- Ancient Greeks made observations about static electricity which is different to the electricity used in our appliances.
- Electrical pioneers learned how to harness electricity and use it to help us.
- Electrical inventions make some everyday tasks easier.
Keywords
Pioneer - A pioneer is a person who is the first to develop or use a new technology or idea.
Electrical - Something that is electrical is powered by or linked to electricity.
Invention - An invention is something that has never been made before.
Scientist - A scientist is a person who learns about science and carries out enquiries.
Engineer - An engineer is a person who designs and builds things.
Common misconception
Electricity was invented by humans.
Lesson content will teach children about early observations and explanations of natural electricity.
Equipment
Access to secondary sources of information about electrical inventions.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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