Hey kids, find out more about the energy we use everyday
There's information and resources for teachers too!
In this section of our website you can learn more about electricity, how it is made and how to conserve it. You can also find out about Zappa and play the Zappa Tracker safety game.
Electricity Safety Week is held in September every year. Download our simple activities for students (K-6).
All about energy
Energy comes in many different forms and is essential for everything we do. Find out more about our energy heroes, renewable and non-renewable energy and how we can conserve it.
Conserving energy | Energy heroes
Electricity
Electricity is the fuel we use in our everyday lives for things like: lighting, heating, appliances, computers, telephones and games. Find out more about how it is made and how it gets to your home.
Where does it come from? | How is it made? | How does it get to your home? | How is it measured?
Natural gas
Like coal and oil, natural gas is created from the remains of plants and animals that lived on the earth millions of years ago. Find out more about natural gas and why it smells!
Renewable energy
Renewable energy is made using natural sources that do not contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Find out more about how water, sun and wind can make energy.
Hydro | Sun | Wind | Landfill | Geothermal
Safety zone
Stay safe around electricity and watch out for yourself, your friends and your family. If you don't, you could end up in a face-to-face with Zappa . Find out more about staying safe in different situations and how to avoid a dangerous encounter with Zappa.
Safety outdoors? | Safety around metal? | Safety around water? | Dangerous situations? | Electricity substations? | Electrical emergencies? | Play the zappa trakka game
Teachers lab
The teachers lab offers a selection of lesson plans, activities and resources to assist primary teachers of primary school students, to educate their students on the dangers of electricity. You can download lesson plans and activities or order a safety video and poster.
Lesson plans | More activities | Electricity Safety Week | Safety video | Safety poster | Teacher survey | Who is Zappa?
Glossary of electricity terms
The words and terms used to describe energy and electricity can be difficult. Refer to our glossary of words for assistance.