Generating and transporting electricity (non-statutory)
I can explain how electricity is generated and reaches our homes.
Generating and transporting electricity (non-statutory)
I can explain how electricity is generated and reaches our homes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Traditional power stations burn coal or gas to generate electricity.
- Electricity is generated when the blades of a turbine turn causing a magnet to spin inside a coil of wire.
- Electricity is generated at traditional power stations or using the wind, water or the Sun.
- Electricity is transported around the country and to our homes through metal cables.
Common misconception
Electricity comes from the plug sockets in our homes. When electrical appliances are used, the electricity goes into them but is not part of a complete circuit.
Pupils will be taught where and how electricity is generated and how it is transported to our homes.
Keywords
Electricity - Electricity is needed for lighting, heating and making machines and appliances work.
Generate - To generate electricity is to produce it.
Power station - Electricity is generated at a power station.
Turbine - A turbine is a machine through which liquid or gas flows to turn a wheel.
Pylon - A pylon is a tall tower for carrying electricity cables high above the ground.
Equipment
None
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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