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This site contains resources to raise awareness of electrical safety issues
and is designed for students in the early years of school.
For students, you'll find lots of interesting information and
activities about using electricity safely. Find out:
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how electricity gets to your home
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ways to use electricity safely
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why safety switches are important
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For teachers, the site is a resource with activities covering
the following outcomes from the Queensland Science Syllabus.
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Students identify the effects of energy in their daily lives.
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| 2.2 |
Students identify and describe forms of energy in their community.
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| 3.2 |
Students identify forms of energy (including electrical and sound
energy) and describe the effects and characteristics of those different
forms.
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Students make links between the way they use energy and the immediate
source of that energy.
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| 2.3 |
Students illustrate the ways that energy is used in their community.
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The site includes teacher notes with suggested
classroom activities, a student booklet in PDF format and interactive student activities.
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