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Electricity 101
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!