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Science Quiz - Energy - Electricity and Safety at Home (Questions)

Electricity helps lights shine and gadgets work, but it must be used safely. Learn simple rules to stay safe with plugs, wires, switches and chargers at home.

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Fascinating Fact:

Chargers at night. Do not sleep with phones or tablets under your pillow while charging. Let them charge on a safe table.

In KS1 Science, children begin to explore electricity in the home. They learn about simple appliances, plugs and switches, and how careful choices and safe habits prevent shocks, burns and fires.

Key Terms

Electricity: A type of energy that powers lights, TVs, computers and many household items.
Cable: A coated wire that carries electricity safely from the plug to an appliance.
Socket: The place in the wall where a plug goes to get electricity.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What basic electricity safety rules should KS1 children know?

KS1 children should learn not to touch sockets with fingers or objects, not to play with wires, and to ask an adult before using electrical items or chargers.

Why is water dangerous around electricity at home?

Water helps electricity travel. If hands, sinks or floors are wet, electricity can move through the water and give a shock. Electrical items must be kept away from water.

How can parents and teachers teach safe charger use?

Adults can show children to place devices on hard surfaces, keep leads tidy, unplug safely, and never cover chargers or use damaged plugs or cables.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Adam’s Dad is fitting a safety cover. He is fitting it:

[ ]	To a light switch
[ ]	To an electrical socket
[ ]	To a remote control
[ ]	To a bulb

2.

Amy’s Dad is putting a ____ into a socket.

[ ]	Switch
[ ]	Plug
[ ]	Bulb
[ ]	Balloon

3.

Harry is washing his hands. What must he do next?

[ ]	Dry his hands
[ ]	Brush his hair
[ ]	Run outside
[ ]	Eat a biscuit

4.

Maria’s house has an open fire. What do people burn on an open fire?

[ ]	Coal and wood
[ ]	Oil and gas
[ ]	Wool and cotton
[ ]	Plastic and rubber

5.

This is a wood-burning stove. The stove is black in colour. The black surface of the stove is:

[ ]	Cold
[ ]	Cool
[ ]	Warm
[ ]	Very hot

6.

Harriet is in danger. What is she doing wrong?

[ ]	Harriet is in the kitchen
[ ]	Harriet is in a blue jumper
[ ]	Harriet is pulling a pan off the cooker
[ ]	Harriet has started school

7.

What is this?

[ ]	A toy
[ ]	A box of matches
[ ]	A game
[ ]	A set of counters

8.

This man is cutting grass with a strimmer. What should you do?

[ ]	Keep well away
[ ]	Play in the grass
[ ]	Kick a ball about
[ ]	Watch closely

9.

Ellie and Luke are baking. What must they do before they start baking?

[ ]	Play outside
[ ]	Play inside
[ ]	Wash and dry their hands
[ ]	Run round the kitchen

10.

Which one of these is always dangerous?

[ ]	Cold water from the tap
[ ]	Warm water from the tap
[ ]	Boiling water
[ ]	Ice cubes from the freezer

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - How to be safe around electricity

Science Quiz - Energy - Electricity and Safety at Home (Answers)

1.

Adam’s Dad is fitting a safety cover. He is fitting it:

[ ]	To a light switch
[x]	To an electrical socket
[ ]	To a remote control
[ ]	To a bulb

Never play with electrical sockets

2.

Amy’s Dad is putting a ____ into a socket.

[ ]	Switch
[x]	Plug
[ ]	Bulb
[ ]	Balloon

Never play with plugs and sockets. Leave plugs to adults

3.

Harry is washing his hands. What must he do next?

[x]	Dry his hands
[ ]	Brush his hair
[ ]	Run outside
[ ]	Eat a biscuit

Always dry your hands. Never touch anything electrical with wet hands

4.

Maria’s house has an open fire. What do people burn on an open fire?

[x]	Coal and wood
[ ]	Oil and gas
[ ]	Wool and cotton
[ ]	Plastic and rubber

Fires can be warm and cosy. But all fires can be dangerous. Never go near an open fire

5.

This is a wood-burning stove. The stove is black in colour. The black surface of the stove is:

[ ]	Cold
[ ]	Cool
[ ]	Warm
[x]	Very hot

Stoves get very hot. Never touch a stove

6.

Harriet is in danger. What is she doing wrong?

[ ]	Harriet is in the kitchen
[ ]	Harriet is in a blue jumper
[x]	Harriet is pulling a pan off the cooker
[ ]	Harriet has started school

This is very dangerous. The pan will be very hot. The pan may have boiling water in it. Never get hold of a pan on the cooker

7.

What is this?

[ ]	A toy
[x]	A box of matches
[ ]	A game
[ ]	A set of counters

Never play with matches. Leave matches to adults

8.

This man is cutting grass with a strimmer. What should you do?

[x]	Keep well away
[ ]	Play in the grass
[ ]	Kick a ball about
[ ]	Watch closely

Always keep well away from machinery

9.

Ellie and Luke are baking. What must they do before they start baking?

[ ]	Play outside
[ ]	Play inside
[x]	Wash and dry their hands
[ ]	Run round the kitchen

What do you think Ellie and Luke are baking?

10.

Which one of these is always dangerous?

[ ]	Cold water from the tap
[ ]	Warm water from the tap
[x]	Boiling water
[ ]	Ice cubes from the freezer

Boiling water is always dangerous