Today two representatives from Scottish Power Energy Network came to visit our P5-7 class to give their insider information about Electricity Use.
The children were brimming with questions about how electricity gets from the power station to their homes, Scottish Power Energy Network’s use of renewable and non-renewable power sources, how can birds sit safely on power lines (!) and electrical safety questions.
The pupils looked at some examples of underground cables and the ones which we use in the home, recreated a series electricity circuit using themselves as conductors and a wooden spoon as an insulator, tried on some electrical safety clothing and took part in a quick-fire quiz at the end to check their listening skills.
It was a very interesting morning and came with one very important message: BE SAFE WHEN USING ELECTRICITY! Just because it cannot be seen, smelt or heard does not mean that it is harmless.
Many thanks to Kenny McKinstry and Ewan Cameron for coming into our class. We learned lots!
