Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

By the pupils of St. Mary’s 6th ClassComenius 2010-2011

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• 1950s• Not many electrical

appliances in the homes• Most homes would

have a radio• Some people had a

camera which used photographic film

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• 1960s• People were able to

afford televisions but the picture was only in black and white. There was no colour on television until the 1970’s

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• 1970s• It was usual for homes

to have a radio and television

• Fridges and washing machines were common

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• 1970s• Video recorders had

been invented and were now being used by people

• Sony walkman appeared.

• Music was played on a tape

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• 1980s• More electrical

machines were invented and being used in the home

• Dishwashers, Microwave ovens, CD players, Video cameras were now affordable

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• 1990s• This decade saw the

home computer appear.• Computers were now

smaller and people could afford them.

• The Internet was widely used.

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• 2000s• Mp3 players, Ipods,

laptops, netbooks and mobile phones were now everyday items that people used.

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• 2000s• Home printers. People

could now print documents and photos in their own home

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• 2010• Music could be

downloaded from the Internet which meant people did not have to go outside the home to buy music

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• 2010• Satellite navigation

devices were produced.• These help drivers find

their way from one place to the next

Energy and Electrical Appliances Some of the many things we use everyday!

• 2000s

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

• Some things which were once used and are now no longer used or rarely used.

• Floppy disc. Information was stored by computers on floppy discs. They are no longer used.

• Turntables

• Turntables were once used to play music and are now only used by some people who still buy vinyl records

Energy and Electrical Appliances 1950-Present Day

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