Working with electricity
I can describe different careers associated with electricity.
Working with electricity
I can describe different careers associated with electricity.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are many jobs that use the results of scientists and engineers to help them carry out their work.
- Electrical engineers carry out tests to design new circuits for electrical appliances.
- Electricians solve wiring problems, check if circuits have been built incorrectly and repair broken appliances.
Common misconception
Jobs which use the results of science are science jobs. Electrical engineers and electricians are both scientists because they use the results of science in their work.
Children will be taught the difference between doing and using science within the context of a range of jobs.
Keywords
Science - Science is the study of the natural and human-made world, including how and why things happen.
Scientist - A scientist is a person who learns about science and carries out enquiries.
Engineer - An engineer is a person who designs, tests and builds things.
Findings - The findings of a test or enquiry is another way to describe the results of a test or enquiry or what was found out.
Electrician - An electrician solves wiring problems, checks if circuits have been built incorrectly and repairs broken appliances.
Equipment
It would be wonderful opportunity for children to speak to a real electrical engineer and electrician. They could write their own questions to interview them and find out even more.
Licence
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
involve decisions based on scientific knowledge or understanding
rely on the outcomes of science
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