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Where Power Comes From

Electricity: How does electricity get to your house?

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People use electricity to light their homes.

Electricity is made at power plants.

Power lines carry it a long way.

Wind can spin a wind turbine. That makes electricity.

Solar panels use sunlight to make electricity.

Moving water can spin a turbine too.

Lightning is a kind of electricity.

Static electricity can make your hair stand on end.

A power line on the ground? Stay away. Tell a grown-up.

Never put your fingers in an outlet.

Words to know

  • electricity: power for lights
  • turbine: a spinner
  • lightning: storm spark
  • outlet: plug hole

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