1. Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6
Term 3: Energy and Change
Systems to solve problems

2. Topic 3 Systems to solve problems
Life Without Electricity
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3. Life without electricity
Going without electricity for a few hours is inconvenient. Imagine there is no electricity for days, weeks, months or even years………
It could be life threatening. Think about a hospital without electricity?
Based on our modern lifestyle today, the following things will be missed the most...
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Lights
All in darkness at night.
Batteries cannot last forever.
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Television
No sport, play station, favourite programmes, etc.
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Cell phones
No communication with family and friends.
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7. Internet, laptop, tablet and computer
No computer games.
No, it will not be possible to Google.
No research on internet.
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iPods, stereo and music
No devices to listen to music.
Devices cannot be recharged.
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9. Refrigerator and freezer
Goodbye to keeping food fresh.
Within 24 hours all frozen food will be thawed.
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10. Stove, oven and microwave
Where will the food be warmed?
How will the food be cooked?
Some people are scared to use gas stoves.
Who will make a fire every day?
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11. Air conditioning, fans and heat
Summer and winter seasons will be unbearable.
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Kitchen appliances
No quick coffees in the morning.
Will I have to go without toast?
Washing machine, iron, vacuum cleaner and tumble-drier.
Dirty washing will pile up.
Clothes are seldom washed by hand.
Who is going to wash my school clothes?
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