EON Street Lighting

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A KS2 resource exploring street lighting through hands-on lessons about circuits, materials and design, created with E.ON to spark curiosity in D&T.

Street lighting plays a vital role in urban and suburban environments, illuminating thoroughfares, pathways, and public spaces to ensure safety and visibility.

This online resource, tailored for Lower Key Stage 2 (KS2) students, aims to ignite curiosity and illuminate understanding of electrical systems. Developed in collaboration with Eon, our industry-linked curriculum takes students on a journey through the world of street lighting with the user and purpose of their designs at the forefront of their minds. It includes a PowerPoint presentation with detailed notes for teachers to guide through seven engaging lessons. From investigating different types of circuits to designing and evaluating street light placement, pupils will develop a solid understanding of simple electrical circuits, insulators, and conductors. With a focus on hands-on exploration and interactive learning, this resource offers a fun introduction to electrical systems, covering essential concepts such as design, making, and evaluation. Are you ready to ignite your students' curiosity and spark their interest in Design & Technology?