Keeping safe with electricity

Keeping safe with electricity

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This task is about how electricity can be dangerous.

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Electricity can be very useful as long as it is used safely. In the following situations shown in the diagrams, explain the reason why each situation is dangerous.
 handling a plug with wet hands
a)  Why is removing a plug with wet hands dangerous?

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 putting a knife in the toaster
b)  Why is putting a knife in a plugged-in toaster dangerous?

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towing a yacht with its' mast up
c)  Why is towing a yacht, with its mast up, on a road dangerous?

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 pulling a plug out from the wall when the TV is going
d)  Why is pulling out the plug of a TV that is going dangerous?  
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Science, Knowledge, Material World
Key Competencies: 
Managing self
Keywords: 
electricity, safety
Description of task: 
Students are provided with four illustrations of situations where using electricity could be dangerous. Students are asked to explain why each situation is dangerous.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Use evidence
This resource provides opportunities to discuss using logical reasoning and information from pictures to make inferences/plausible explanations. 
Science capabilities: 
Use evidence
Answers/responses: 
 

Y10 (11/2001)
a) Because water conducts electricity. easy
b) The knife could pierce live wires. easy
c) The yacht's mast could touch/go near overhead power lines. moderate
d) Electricity is still flowing from the power point to appliance. moderate