1. Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6
Term 3: Energy and Change
Electrical Conductors and Insulators

2. Topic 2 Electrical Conductors and Insulators
Electrical Conductors and Safety
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3. Electrical Conductors and safety
Our bodies can conduct electricity.
Our bodies are consist mostly of water [70%].
If electricity goes through our bodies, it can cause serious damage and we can be killed.
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4. Electrical Conductors and safety
Never touch a person who has touched a live electrical wire. [Use a wooden broom handle to move the person away from the electrical wire].
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5. Electrical Conductors and safety
Electrical fires must not be extinguished with water. Rather use a chemical fire extinguisher or sand.
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6. Safe ways to use electrical appliances
Unplug an electric iron or a kettle before filling it with water.
Electrical appliances with damaged cords should not be used.
Avoid using electrical appliances [heater, hairdryer] near a bath in the bathroom.
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