Electrical discoveries and inventions (non-statutory) | Science

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______ is needed for lighting, heating and making machines and appliances work.
- gravity
- electricity ✓
- water
- air
Electricity is ...
- a natural phenomenon. ✓
- a human invention.
Which of these is something that has been invented?
- a car ✓
- a lever ✓
- the sun
- soil
Which of these require electricity?
- skateboard
- food mixer ✓
- games console ✓
- seesaw
If they don't use batteries, electrical appliances can get the electricity they need from ______ power.
- mains ✓
- magic
- super
- cable
Why do scientists consider the work of earlier scientists?
- To allow them to write an introduction.
- To help guide their work. ✓
- To learn from earlier investigations. ✓
- To be respectful to their elders.

A ______ is a person who is the first to develop or use a new technology or idea.
- 'pioneer' ✓
Throughout history, pioneers in ______ have largely shaped how we live today.
- video games development
- electrical engineering ✓
- influencing
Which of these would a scientist do as part of their work?
- design electrical appliances
- think creatively ✓
- explain how things work ✓
- teach people
Electrical inventions are important because they can make everyday tasks ...
- harder.
- easier. ✓
- more fun.
- more popular.
What type of electricity did Ancient Greeks observe with amber?
- magnetic
- static ✓
- metric
- Greek
How did electrical pioneers of the past help us?
- They created lessons on electricity.
- They learned how to harness electricity. ✓
- They developed television programmes on electricity.
- They learned how to use electricity to help us. ✓

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Throughout history, pioneers in electrical engineering have largely shaped how we live today.
Science is about thinking creatively to try to explain how things work.
Ancient Greeks made observations about static electricity which is different to the electricity used in our appliances.
Electrical pioneers learned how to harness electricity and use it to help us.
Electrical inventions make some everyday tasks easier.

Electricity was invented by humans.

Lesson content will teach children about early observations and explanations of natural electricity.

Pioneer - A pioneer is a person who is the first to develop or use a new technology or idea.
Electrical - Something that is electrical is powered by or linked to electricity.
Invention - An invention is something that has never been made before.
Scientist - A scientist is a person who learns about science and carries out enquiries.
Engineer - An engineer is a person who designs and builds things.