ACSSU097

Electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be generated from a range of sources

Elaborations

• recognising the need for a complete circuit to allow the flow of electricity (Skills: Ethical Understanding)
• investigating different electrical conductors and insulators (Skills: Critical and Creative Thinking)
• exploring the features of electrical devices such as switches and light globes (Skills: Critical and Creative Thinking)
• investigating how moving air and water can turn turbines to generate electricity (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking)
• investigating the use of solar panels (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking)
• considering whether an energy source is sustainable (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking)

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