Turquoise Band 7
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Letters and Sounds Phases 5–6
Phonemes covered: /sh/ ti, ssi, ci /s/ c, ce, sc /zh/ s /n/ gn /m/ mb
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Learn about wiring, power stations, renewable energy, electric animals, and about how electricity has transformed our lives! Browse the complete Collins catalogue at
www.collins.co.uk ISBN 978-0-00-844246-0
9 780008 442460
Clare Helen Welsh An information book
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What is electricity? Electricity is a type of energy that powers devices that can be plugged in and switched on. Which of these items use electricity?
car
phone
pencil
toothbrush apple lamp computer
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Have you ever had a power cut in your home?
Fascinating fact Most electrical items were invented less than 100 years ago. Think what the world was like without electricity.
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How is electricity produced? Electricity is produced at power stations. It can be generated using renewable sources, like wind, and non-renewable sources like coal.
Fascinating fact Renewable energy comes from natural sources like wind and sunshine. Renewable energy will never run out. 4
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non-renewable sources
renewable sources
power station turbine
electricity generator
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Distribution Transmission lines transport electricity between power stations and pylons.
Pylons carry electricity over long distances.
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Pylons connect to smaller power lines, which carry electricity to neighbourhoods. Power lines run overhead and supply electricity to houses.
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Turquoise Band 7
Flick the Switch!
Letters and Sounds Phases 5–6
Phonemes covered: /sh/ ti, ssi, ci /s/ c, ce, sc /zh/ s /n/ gn /m/ mb
Flick the Switch!
Learn about wiring, power stations, renewable energy, electric animals, and about how electricity has transformed our lives! Browse the complete Collins catalogue at
www.collins.co.uk ISBN 978-0-00-844246-0
9 780008 442460
Clare Helen Welsh An information book
www.collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat
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21/04/2021 14:10