In this interactive diagram, students learn how a power station works. Students build the coal fired energy plant by dragging images into the correct position and in the correct order, then select captions to match.

Educational value statement

• Shows the main components and processes in a coal-fired power station
• Includes explanations of the functions of each component
• Provides some basic feedback to students.

Key learning objectives

• Students explain how energy from coal can be used to generate electricity
• Students recognise that energy appears in different forms including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy, and causes change within systems.

Strands
Science Understanding: Physical sciences.

Australian Curriculum content statements
Science: ACSSU219; ACSSU155