Electrical appliances
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify, name and group common appliances that run on electricity.
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.
Teacher tip
Encourage children to notice that electricity can be provided by batteries and not just from mains power.
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?
Q5.Which of these is not a type of metal?
Q6.What do we mean by 'the properties' of a material?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the name for a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a particular function (job)?
Q2.Which of these are examples of why electricity is essential in our lives?
Q3.Which of these is a way of providing electricity to appliances?
Q4.If you sorted these items, which of them would go into the group called “electrical appliances”?
Q5.Which of these are possible groups for electrical appliances?
Q6.When were the first electrical appliances invented?
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