“Electricity and Switches” explained in 4 pictures
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Young children understand that switches in the home are tools that connect or break the path of electricity to turn lights on and off
💬 What does a switch do?
A switch is a small tool on the wall. When you press it, you can turn the room light on or off. There are switches in many rooms at home.
🤔 Where are the switches in your home?
💬 When you turn it on, the light comes on
You turn the switch on. Then the path for electricity connects. The electricity reaches the light, and the light comes on.
🤔 When the light comes on, what happens to the room?
💬 When you turn it off, the light goes out
You turn the switch off. Then the path for electricity is broken. The electricity can no longer reach the light, and the light goes out.
🤔 When you turn off the light, how does the room look?
💬 Use switches safely
Press a switch with dry hands. Do not put things into holes. If it is broken, do not touch it. Tell an adult.
🤔 Before you press the switch, are your hands dry?