How do the lights in your bedroom turn on and off? Who changes the street lights or the lights in a stadium? An electrician.
An electrician is a person who installs, operates, maintains, or repairs electric devices or electrical wiring. Jen digs in and works with an electrician to learn all about how she can install a light, change an outlet, and how electricians work both on teams and independently.
Support Materials
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Discussion Questions
- Do you like having a schedule or a routine?
- Would you prefer to work inside or outside?
- Does every house or building have a circuit breaker?
- What’s the difference between 2-prong and 3-prong outlets?
- Are you afraid of heights?
- What kinds of tools have you used?
- Do you work well on a team? Or do you like working more independently?
More Electrician & Electricity Resources
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