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Electricity 101

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Cooperatives are...

Electric power cooperatives, like Cass County Electric, deliver electricity to your home, so you can have lights, cook food, keep your home warm, use electronics, and more!

Electric cooperatives provide electricity to members at cost. This means that any profit they make is reinvested in the co-op or given back to the members (you)!

Energy is...

The ability to work or perform tasks - like walking the dog or picking up a pencil. This type of energy is fueled by the food we eat.

We also use energy...

In our homes and schools to power the lights, heating systems, computers, and electronics. This type of energy is fueled by electricity.

Where does electricity come from?

Electricity comes from many different resources, including coal, wind power, hydropower, solar power, and more. We support the all-of-the-above energy strategy to make sure there is enough energy for everybody to use.

How is electricity brought to your home?

First, electricity is generated from coal, wind, hydro, solar, and more. Second, voltage is increased at the transmission substation, then the electricity travels on transmission power lines to the distribution substation (that's us, Cass County Electric) where the voltage decreases. Electricity is carried to your neighborhood on distribution lines. Transformers on the pole or ground decrease voltage before entering your home. Lastly, when you turn on an appliance or flip a switch, you have POWER.

Graphic of electricity's journey to your home

Activity book

We use electricity every day. But electricity can be very dangerous! Download our full kid's activity coloring book to learn how electricity works, what gear lineworkers use, and how to be safe.

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Worksheet

List your favorite activities below and determine if electricity was used.




 

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Word Scramble

Unscramble the letters to reveal the names of common appliances and electronics that you should turn off when not in use. Use the pictures below for clues.
 

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Energy Sources

Do you know which energy sources are renewable and non-renewable? Use safety scissors to cut out the images below and place them in the correct row.

 

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Cooperative Word Search

As a member of an electric cooperative, you’re part of something special! Read the facts below to learn how co-ops are unique, then find and circle the BOLDED words in the puzzle.
 

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Hydropower Word Scramble

You know that it’s never safe to mix water and electricity. But did you know that large amounts of flowing water can be used to create electricity? It’s called hydropower, and it’s made from the movement of water.

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Power Restoration

When the power goes out, line crews work hard to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Complete the fill-in-the-blank activity below to learn about the steps of power restoration.

 

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Energy Terms Quiz

Can you match the definitions below with the correct energy terms? Use the word bank for clues!





 

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Electricity is all around us, so we tend to take it for granted. Kids find electricity fascinating, but don't always understand what it is and how it works. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, you’ll enjoy this collection of awesome electricity science projects and experiments that introduce kids to the power of electricity!

The creative opportunities are endless. Go spark their interest today with easy electricity science projects!

Electricity experiments for kids


We greatly value our connection to the members we serve. Follow us on social media to stay in-the-know on the latest energy-saving tips, community outreach efforts, power outages, cooperative news, promotions, and more!

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Address: 4100 32nd Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: 701-356-4400 or 800-248-3292
Email: info@kwh.com

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7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

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  • Annual Meeting
  • Board Elections
  • My Account
    • Paperless
    • Prepay
    • Autopay
    • Levelized Budget Billing
    • Cass County Electric Mobile App
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • View & Pay Bill
    • Bill Credit
  • Request/Stop Service
  • Programs & Services
    • Business Accounts
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Contractor Information
    • Donations
    • Time of Day Rate
    • Heating Assistance
    • Off-Peak Program
    • Interconnection of Generation Systems
    • Prairie Sun Community Solar
    • Infinity Program
    • Operation Round Up
    • My Co-op Cares
  • Member Info
    • Capital Credits
    • Max Gen Resources
    • Outage Information
    • Highline Notes & North Dakota Living
    • Highline Notes Photo Submission
    • Conservation Blog
      • 101 ways to save
      • Energy Audit
    • Safety Blog
    • Recipe Blog
    • Co-op Connections
    • New Member Information
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Grant - Rural Development Finance Corporation
    • First Responder
  • Events
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Governance & Document Center
    • Energy Sources & Environment
    • Rates
    • Media
    • Connect With Us
  • Youth & Ed
    • Kids Zone
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
  • Co-op Careers