Information cards

Each of these ten information cards supports an interactive plugin2engineering activity, which can be completed as part of the Electronica Island game or as stand-alone activities and an activity card.

You may find it helpful to have access to these information cards while working through the activities.

Download and print the cards here, or teachers can order a pack containing a set of photocopiable cards.

Electricity generation

How does a generator work?

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Turbine Technician

Wind turbines.

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Overhead lines

Pylons.

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Linesperson

Overhead lines.

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Step-down substation

Build your own electricity substation.

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Fitter

What's the circuit?

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Electricity

What is electricity?

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Jointer

Underground cable.

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Electricity usage

Patterns in electricity usage.

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Gas Service Engineer

Natural gas.

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