Switched on Kids

A great explanation of how electricity is made and how to use it safely.

Using Electricity

Written to be use on a smart board, this resource explains how electricity is used.

Electro-bot

Children use their knowledge of simple circuits to help repair the robot's spaceship.

Circuits and Conductors

An online experiment where children put different objects onto a circuit to see if it conducts electricity to make the light turn on.

Changing Circuits

An online experiment where children change a circuit to make a light bulb shine brighter.

Energy is Everywhere

Children look around a virtual world and see where different energy is use.

Match the Resources

A simple drag and drop activity where children sort resources into non-renewable, renewable or inexhaustible.

Dangers in the Home

Children look at pictures of a kitchen, lounge, bedroom and garden and find the unsafe use of electricity and other dangers.

How do we Make Electricity?

A great tutorial that explains in very simple terms how electricity is made.

What is Electricity?

A resource designed specifically for the smart board to promote class discussion and explain what electricity is.

Using Electricity

A online experiment where children change parts of a circuit to make a light switch on and an electric motor turn.

How a Battery Works

A great explanation and demonstration on how a battery works.

Electrical Circuits

A great resource that investigates making electrical circuits.

Learning Circuits

A tutorial that explains sources of electricity and how electrical circuits are made.

Energy and Global Warming

An informative resource which investigates how our energy usage impacts our environment.