Energy and power

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Energy and power
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Energy: Energy costs
Resource type
Student activity

This KS3 resource has several activities based on energy efficiency and power of different appliances. There are three short tasks that involve thinking about power.

Provide students with a range of electrical appliances and ask them to find the power ratings on each. They can then fill in the table.

Students look at the costs of domestic electricity by examining a household bill. In the teaching notes, there are some questions that could be asked in a class discussion. It can be used to show them how energy use is calculated and the standing charge component of an energy bill.

In summary, students make suggestions on saving energy in school.

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