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Page 30: Don’t Mix Electricity and Water

The three electrical things in the picture are the blow-dryer, the radio, and the portable heater.

SAFETY DISCUSSION: These things should not get wet because electricity travels easily through water. If an electric appliance gets wet, electricity can more easily leave the appliance and hurt someone. Always keep electric appliances far away from bathtubs, hot tubs, and swimming pools. If a plugged-in appliance falls into water when someone is in it, the person could be seriously hurt or even killed by the electricity.

Page 31: Make a Safety Kit with Your Family

The items in the safety kit will help in the following ways if the electricity goes out:

  • The flashlight will help you see when it’s dark and the lights don’t work.
  • The transistor radio will let you hear news about what’s happening and when the power might come back on. (Distinguish between this and a radio that plugs in.)
  • The extra batteries can be used when batteries in the flashlight or radio no longer work.
  • The can opener will open cans of food.
  • The canned food will be good to eat.

SAFETY DISCUSSION: Refer to notes above for pages 14-15 of story.


USE THE SAFETY PLEDGE (BACK COVER)
After reading the story and doing all the activities, show students the safety pledge on the back cover. Read the pledge aloud with students (or have them read it to a partner) and review the safety concepts in it. Then have students write their names beneath the pledge. Encourage students to take the booklet home to share the story, activities, and pledge with family.

GO FURTHER
Here are some ideas for students who want to go further with this book or learn more about electricity and electrical safety:

  • Make the story into a play and act it out for other students.
  • Work in teams to find all the details in the illustrations that make it seem like a cat world. For example, the various cat-related stores on pages 2, 3, and 4; the catnip sign on page 7; and the feline family portraits on page 22.
  • With an adult, make a list of all the things in your home that use electricity. Put them into the following categories: Needs, Comfort, and Entertainment.
  • Interview several friends and family members to find someone who has been shocked by electricity. Ask the person how it happened and how it could have been prevented, then share the story with the class in a written or oral report.

 

 Thank you for helping your students learn about the safe use of electricity!

 

 

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