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Edison's Electricity Then Now

Edison's Electricity Then Now test

Thomas Edison with light bulb and modern electrical devices

⚡ Part 1: Edison's Time vs Today test

1. Circle the items that used electricity in Edison's time (1800s):
Light bulbs
Televisions
Candles
Electric motors
Computers
Gas lamps
2. Check all the things that use electricity TODAY:
Mobile phones
Refrigerators
Bicycles
Washing machines
Books
Tablets

💡 Part 2: Edison's Inventions

3. Fill in the blanks about Thomas Edison:

Thomas Edison invented the first practical _____________ bulb. He also created the _____________ system to bring electricity to homes and businesses. Edison had over _______ patents for his inventions!

4. Match Edison's inventions with what we use today:
1. Edison's light bulb
2. Edison's phonograph
3. Edison's motion pictures
A. Netflix and YouTube
B. LED lights and lamps
C. Spotify and music players

🏠 Part 3: Life Without Electricity

5. What would happen if there was no electricity for one whole day? Write 3 things that would be different:
6. How did people do these things BEFORE electricity? Draw or write your answers:

Lighting their homes at night:

Keeping food cold:

Washing clothes:

🔬 Part 4: Thinking Like a Scientist

7. Circle the BEST answer: Why was Edison's light bulb so important?
It was the first light ever made
It was safer and lasted longer than candles
It was very expensive
It only worked during the day
8. If you could invent something electrical to help people today, what would it be? Draw and describe your invention:
9. True or False? Circle your answers:

Edison invented electricity: TRUE / FALSE

We use more electrical devices today than in Edison's time: TRUE / FALSE

Edison's inventions changed how people lived: TRUE / FALSE

⚡ Part 5: Electricity Safety

10. Check all the SAFE things to do with electricity:
Turn off lights when leaving a room
Put metal objects in power points
Keep electrical devices away from water
Ask an adult to help with electrical problems
Touch power lines
Unplug devices by pulling the cord
11. Write one way your family could save electricity at home:

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