Be an energy detective

Stretton Handley Primary School, Monday, 18 May 2026
15 points 15 pupils Home learning KS1, KS2, KS3

Set as a homework challenge and children have brought in their results

Activity description

 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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