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This reduces fire risk, prevents overheating and saves energy.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStore electrical items safely \u2013 don\u2019t let cords get pinched under doors or furniture.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep electrical outlets dust-free by locating and positioning extension leads appropriately \u2013 dust can build up and become a fire risk.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo not use damaged or wet appliances \u2013 never use a toaster or hair dryer with water nearby.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFollow manufacturer instructions \u2013 using devices incorrectly can create hazards.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReport hazards to an adult \u2013 frayed wires, sparks, or strange smells should never be ignored.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Preventing fires with electrical devices"}]}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EMatch the cards\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather everyone together and explain that today\u2019s activity is all about electrical safety. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk the group to think about electrical items they use every day. List their ideas on a whiteboard or flipchart, grouping them into:\u00A0\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThings that are always plugged in (like a fridge or TV)\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThings they plug in to charge (like a tablet or games console)\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThings that use batteries (like a torch or remote control)\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENext, ask the group if they know what electrical components are. Explain that electrical components are the small parts inside devices that make them work.\u00A0You could give a few examples such as:\u00A0\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA battery stores energy\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA switch turns something on and off\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA motor makes things move\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA bulb or LED (light-emitting diode) makes light\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk the group to pick one electrical item and think about which components might be inside it. Discuss if any components appear in other items. - Most devices share batteries, switches, or LEDs.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain that today\u2019s activity involves matching cards to find which ones belong together. Each electrical component has five cards showing different information - name, image, symbol, description, and an example use.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive each person one card.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk everyone to move around safely and show their card to someone else. If two people think their cards match, they form a small group.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe aim is to form a group of five people, collecting all five cards for a component to complete the set.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhile waiting for others to form groups, ask them to list other items that use their component.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce all groups are formed, check the matches against the complete Components card sheet. Encourage people to work together to correct any mismatched cards.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EElectrical safety\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather everyone back together.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk each group to share the component they matched, and as a whole group, create a list of as many electrical items as they can think of that use that component. 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