Electrical appliances
I can identify, name and group common appliances that run on electricity.
- Year 4
Electrical appliances
I can identify, name and group common appliances that run on electricity.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Electricity is an essential part of modern life.
- An electric appliance is a device that uses electricity to perform a function.
- The first electrical appliances, such as the iron, kettle and light bulb, were invented in the 1800s.
- Some electrical appliances use batteries and some are powered by mains electricity.
- Appliances can be compared and sorted into different groups.
Keywords
Electricity - Electricity is needed for lighting, heating and making machines and appliances work.
Electrical - An object that is electrical needs electricity to function.
Appliance - An appliance is a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task.
Group - To group things is to put similar things together.
Common misconception
Children may think that an appliance powered by batteries is not an electrical appliance as it is not 'plugged in' for use.
Ensure opportunities for children to consider a range of appliances and how they are powered by electricity to perform a function.
Equipment
None essential but images of and access to a range of electrical appliances would be useful.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Wood, plastic and metal are all types of .
Q2.Which of these is not a material?
Q3.Which of these has the wrong material label?
Q4.Which of these objects are made from metal?
