True or False
Current electricity uses the flow of electrons.
True
Can you die from static electricity?
Yes! Lightning can kill you!
Secret silly question! What did we call Mz. H the first time she used static electricity in class?
A witch (LOL)
I am the part of a circuit that controls the flow of electrons, stopping them and starting them. I essentially turn things on and off. What am I?
Switch
What does ‘AC’ stand for?
Alternating Current
A calculator uses an alternating current
False (direct current!)
What is an example of something UNSAFE that you could do with electricity?
Fork in an outlet, current electricity in water, swimming during a thunderstorm, etc…
Do electrons flow through something when static electricity happens?
No!
I am a negatively charged particle that flows through circuit electricity, although I am also present in static electricity. What am I?
Electron
What are the two types of circuits?
Series circuit and parallel circuit
The lights in the classroom are an example of a series circuit
False (parallel!)
What is one thing that can happen to you if you get electrocuted?
Many things! Some examples could be internal burns, external burns, stiff muscles, destroyed organs, death…
What is something you should avoid when you see lightning? (Double points if you can think of 2 things!)
Water, tall places, any conductors…
I am a natural form of energy. You do NOT want to be in the water when you see me. I can even turn air into a temporary conductor with my strength! What am I?
Lightning!
Name something that every circuit needs!
Wire, switch, electrons, power source (like a battery)
Water is a conductor
What is something companies wrap around a wire so that you don’t electrocute yourself on a cord?
An insulator (examples of insulators count)
Electrons have a negative charge. What type of charge are they attracted to when we create static electricity?
Positive Charge (aka a Proton)
I am a type of switch that can control the flow of electrons. I’m found in a lot of places, but most commonly on a stove. You normally spin me. What am I?
Rotary Switch
Name 3 things that have circuits that use alternating currents.
Anything that needs to be plugged in to work! (Fridge, computer, washing machine, lights, etc)
Resistors need good insulators to function
False (you don’t wanna stop the flow of electrons with a resistor!)
What is a SAFETY reason for us to use switches when controlling current electricity?
We won’t electrocute ourselves if we use a switch. Higher chance of electrocution if you consistently have to break a circuit from the wires!
Name something we did as a class to show off static electricity
Balloon and hair, balloon on the wall, flying butterflies, rolled a can…
I am a type of energy source. Manitoba uses a form of me for their energy. Examples of me are wind, water, and geothermal energy. I can be reused! What am I?
Renewable energy
Name 3 things that are circuits that have direct currents
Anything that uses a battery and doesn’t need to be plugged in to work! (Car, calculator, cellphone, etc…)