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Blackout 2003 - follow the link to How a Power Grid Works

Electricity Terms - scroll down a bit to find short explanations of the Power Grid and Transmission Lines - also some photographs that might help you with your drawings

Electricity Transmission - this is from Australia, but most of the terms are the same

How Does a Transformer Work? - diagrams plus some information about the power grid

How Electricity Gets to Your Home

How Power Grids Work - be sure to follow some of the links at the top and bottom of the window - the Printable Version may be easier to read

Kilo What?  - this will answer many of the questions about transmission costs

Molecular Expressions - Transformer - flash movie shows you how it works, with a very brief explanation

Transmission and Distribution - How Electricity Gets to You - nice diagram but don't bother with the link!

What are Transformers? - this is a very clearn diagram, but you will need to do more research

What Happens After Electricity is Made? - another clear diagram

Where Do the Wires Go? - basic diagram and explanation of transmission