"This electricity can jump or arc across the air -- a remarkable fact that has implications for safety."
The resources were also relevant to schools in rural or other urban non-electrified areas, Ms Patrick said.
They had learning experiences which were linked to the New Zealand curriculum in Levels 1 to 4 in English, Science, Maths and Social Sciences, she said.
Newmarket School principal Wendy Kofoed said the resources focussed on the concept of citizenship.
"For example, as part of their learning students may be asked to describe and explain what actions citizens need to take to keep everyone safe around the rail network, and back up their opinions with reasons and evidence."
TrackSAFE NZ manager Megan Drayton said the rail safety charity was delighted that schools had access to such a valuable resource.
"International best practice notes that the best way support students to learn and take action about road and rail safety is to contextualise this learning within the school curriculum.
"We're excited to see that some schools are already choosing rail safety as a priority and look forward to assisting more schools with their safety programmes," she said.
