You can save on the amount of energy you use by adjusting day to day behaviours. Simple changes such as turning the light and TV off once you have finished using it can make a big difference. Electric cars are becoming much more popular. The sale of electric cars in the UK increased by 20% in 2018.

The number of electrical components e.g. lightbulbs and buzzers - The more electrical components, the weaker the electrical current. An appliance is a device, piece of equipment or an instrument, designed to perform a task. Some appliances do not require electricity to work, e.g. thermometer, potato peeler and toothbrush. Many appliances require electricity to work, e.g. microwave, hairdryer and washing machine. What is static electricity? Each time a fossil fuel is burned, CO2 is released during the process into the atmosphere, changing the Earth’s natural climate. This can cause minor effects, such as tingling, and numbness, or in more severe cases it can cause electrical burns and even death. That's why it's important to teach children about the dangers of electricity using electrical safety posters like this one.This resource, perfect for KS2 and all students, includes a lovely set of display posters showing your children how to stay safe around electricity. This electricity safety KS2 PowerPoint answers many important questions that will help children more aware of the dangers of electricity. Use this PowerPoint to introduce the topic to your KS2 class and you could use the following resources to reinforce your teaching on the topic: An electrical circuit can be complete or incomplete. Every complete circuit must have a power supply. The power supply could be the mains, or it could be a battery. The electrical current generated in a power station is sent along wires. Pylons carry these wires overhead, then underground wires carry the electricity into our homes.

Make your own static electricity. Rub a balloon on your head. Observe what happens to your hair and the balloon.Carbon emissions release toxic gases that are harmful to the environment and contribute to climate change.