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What is electricity used for at home? - Summary
Electricity powers many of the things we use every day. In this KS1 video from The Regenerators, Change Champs Leon and Debbie meet green electricity expert Cameron to discover how electricity reaches our homes, where energy comes from and how simple actions can help reduce energy use.
In this video, students will learn:
- What electricity is used for in the home.
- Where some of our energy comes from.
- What renewable energy is.
- Examples of renewable energy sources.
- How saving energy at home can help the planet.
Classroom video - Electricity at home
What is electricity used for at home?
The Change Champs are a team of children who like to learn about the world around them. In each video, the Change Champs meet an expert who sets them an exciting challenge.
Join Leon and Debbie as they learn how electricity in our homes affects the planet.
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Leon: I am Leon and this is Debbie. We are change champs, and we want to learn how electricity in our home affects the planet.
Kids: Hi.
Debbie: So we have invited green electricity expert, Cameron, to our house to learn all about this.
We want to find out all about electricity.
Cameron: So electricity is delivered to your house through cables so you'd have all the energy that you need for your toaster, your shower, your heating, everything.
Leon: We want to find out about the power that we use in our homes.
Cameron: All of us need energy to live our lives. And that energy has to come from somewhere. Unfortunately, a lot of this energy is produced by burning fossil fuels, which releases greenhouse gases and causes global warming. Now some of our energy comes from renewable natural sources that don't damage our planet. Can you guys think of any?
Leon: Wind, like wind turbines?
Debbie: Does the sun give us energy?
Cameron: Yes, it does, it's called solar power. Now, look at this. We also have hydro power, geothermal, and tidal power. Now all of these are renewable energy sources, meaning they're great for the planet. Until we can power everything with green energy, we can help the planet by using less energy in our homes.
Leon: How can we do that?
Cameron: Three important words, turn it off. So when you're finished using something?
Debbie: Turn it off?
Cameron: Then turn it off, yes. And this will help us use less energy and help the planet. I have a very special mission for you.
Leon: Cool.
Debbie: Your mission is to place stickers near any item in the house that uses power.
Cameron: We have to be really careful around electricity because it can be dangerous. Never go near a broken or damaged cable, and always ask an adult before turning anything on or off. Now you're gonna need these. Ready, set, go!
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
So, as you can see, there's loads of stuff around the home that uses electricity in a really useful way. And when we're not using it, what do we have to do?
Kids: Turn it off.
Cameron: Yes, and if we all do that, then we can all help save the planet.
Kids: Yay!
Leon: We had a great time with Cameron. We now know how to be change champs in our own homes.
Quick facts about electricity at home
- Electricity is delivered to homes through cables.
- Electricity powers things such as toasters, showers and heating systems.
- Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
- Renewable energy sources include wind, solar, hydro, geothermal and tidal power.
- Turning electrical items off when they are not being used can help save energy.
Let's discuss: What electrical items do you use every day, and when could you switch them off to save energy?
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