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Be an energy detective

Use your powers of detection and observation to spot all the items that use electricity in your house

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 Use your powers of detection and observation to spot all the items that use electricity in your house. 
 
Check every room in your house to spot where energy is being used. Use our attached checklist to record what you find.

Hint: if it lights up, makes a noise, or produces heat, it may use electricity. 

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