Life Before Electricity

LIfe before Electricity (in Wolfville, NS)

National Post - Then there were two: Little Bay Island's couple prepare for living off grid   September 26, 2019.

The Chronicle Herald (Halifax) - Followers drawn in by little Bay Islands couple's Facebook postings  (October 14, 2020)


For Discussion

Topic - Is there anyone in your family who remembers a time before electricity? Interview them about their experiences.  What was life like? What was the hardest part about not having electricity? Come up with your own questions.

Topic - How would your life be different if electricity had not been invented?

Topic- What would you miss "most" if electricity had not been invented?  Gaming/internet would probably on top of your list, but think about all the things that use electricity. 

Topic - Identify ten different ways you use electricity in a typical day.

Topic - There are still things I can do, even with no electricity.

Topic - Create a poster comparing aspects of daily life before and after electricity. 

Topic - Get your family together and brainstorm things you might need if the electricity went out for 3 days.  Make a list.