Science·Energy·conceptual
What uses electricity at home
Identify common appliances that run on electricity and understand that electricity is a form of energy that powers devices in everyday life
Suggested ages 8–9
Learning journey
Your child is discovering how electricity works — building simple circuits with batteries and bulbs, understanding how switches control electrical flow, and learning which materials conduct electricity and which don't.
Evidence of understanding
- Name at least ten common appliances that run on electricity
- Distinguish between mains-powered and battery-powered appliances
- Explain that electricity provides the energy that makes these devices work
Assessment prompt
Can What uses electricity at home walk around the house and point out which things use electricity to work, like the fridge, TV, and lights?
Standards alignment
Y4.Sci.E.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Appliances that run on electricity
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2