Grade 2 · Science · Lesson 22

Electricity Safety at Home

Electricity powers our lights, refrigerators, computers, and phones. It is one of the most useful forms of energy — but it can also be very dangerous if handled incorrectly. Understanding how electricity works helps us use it safely.

What this lesson teaches

1Explain what electricity is and how it flows through a circuit
2Tell the difference between a conductor and an insulator
3Sort electrical behaviors into safe and unsafe groups

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