Free, editable Google Slides deck for Introduction to the Electric Grid: bell ringer, quiz, data set, and hands-on activity, ready to project.
Introduction to the Electric Grid
Summary
A complete high school unit on how electricity travels from power plants to homes, covering grid infrastructure, voltage, transmission, substations, transformers, and utility operations. Students watch an explainer video, build vocabulary, analyze real EIA data on global electricity generation and distribution losses, and construct a physical model of the grid using color-coded yarn. Includes a bell ringer, starter pack, data set, hands-on activity with rubric, exit ticket, teacher guide, and answer key.
Activities
Bell Ringer
Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Video
Play this short video on the electric grid to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz (Kahoot).
Data Set
Calculate losses and compare trends using global tables on electricity generation and distribution losses.
Hands-On - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through designing an electric grid.
Hands-On - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to design an electric grid using color-coded yarn to show voltage changes.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Introduction to the Electric Grid lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Introduction to the Electric Grid lesson.
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