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My Book About Staying Safe Around Electricity
Through simple text, friendly characters, and pictures to color, this book covers the basics of electrical safety. Cautions kids to stay away from plugs, worn cords, sparks, power lines, and other hazards.
Grade Level: 1-2
Publisher: Channing Bete Company
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Aunt Sarah and the Amazing Power
This beautifully, illustrated tale about three lovable kittens introduces the benefits of electricity and electric safety basics. Employing the "big book/little book" system for teaching reading, teachers use the large version for reading the story aloud in class. The child-size version is perfect for reading groups and to take home.
Grade Level: 1-3
Publisher: The Culver Company
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Sam and Jody Save the Circus
The circus is coming to town, and Sam and Jody are very excited. They watch as animals put up the circus tents and get ready for opening night. But Sam and Jody notice that some of the animals are in danger of getting electric shocks. This dramatic scenario presents a multitude of opportunities for young students to apply what they already know about electricity and its dangers, as well as opportunities for learning more electric safety "dos" and "don'ts."
Grade Level: 2-3
Publisher: Enterprise for Education
Extras: Teacher's Guide
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Who Knew? The Electrical Safety Issue
This preteen-targeted workbook uses word games, mazes, a role-playing scene, a board game, and more to help youths understand that electricity can help us in a lot of ways -- but that it's also very dangerous! Explains how electricity travels from a power plant to one's home, provides key indoor and outdoor electrical safety tips, and includes activities for children and parents to do together.
Grade Level: 3-5
Publisher: Channing Bete Company
Extras: Teacher Guide
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Electrical Safety World Book
Electrical Safety World is a magazine-style activity and experiment booklet designed to work in a classroom setting and/or for independent use. It teaches mandated science concepts while powerfully reinforcing electrical safety messages. Topics include how electricity is made, renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, indoor and outdoor electrical safety tips, and how to respond in electrical emergencies. Students learn the importance of safety through real-life testimonials.
Grade Level: 4-6
Publisher: The Culver Company
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It's A Wired World
Working in teams and using simple materials-batteries, flashlight bulbs, and copper wire-students construct safe circuits. By studying electrical circuits and electricity's path to the ground students learn how to stay safe.
Grade Level: 4-8
Publisher: The Culver Company
Extras: Teacher's Guide
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Don't Get Zapped!
Developed with the assistance of middle school teachers, this magazine-style activity book easily ties into existing science curriculum. Students will read about Olympic 2000 kayaker Cliff Meidl who was severely injured in a power line/jackhammer contact when he was 20. They can also experiment in the classroom getting them thinking about the power of electricity and how to stay safe.
Grade Level: 6-8
Publisher: The Culver Company
Extras: Teacher's Guide
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