Definitions
a form of energy made when tiny parts move around in an atom, energy that can power many devices
What is electricity?
a large number of electrons flowing through the air all at once
What is lightening?
Materials (metal) that easily transmit an electric current
What is a conductor?
Invest in our planet! Turn off your lights! Spend time playing a board game with your family for the hour.
What is Earth Day?
a force that pushes and pulls certain metals
electricity caused by a buildup of negative charges in one place and positive charges in another
What is static electricity?
materials (rubber, plastic) that do not conduct electricity
What are insulators?
this can light up 100 powerful lamps for an entire day when it strikes
What is a lightning bolt?
a closed path that along which an electric current travels
What is a circuit?
the power of wind can be used to turn these, and transfer their energy to a generator
What is a wind turbine?
electrons in this type of circuit always move in the same direction (batteries)
What is a direct circuit (DC)?
Electricity was discovered and understood by many scientists. One person was given the credit for discovering electricity. In the year 1752 an experiment was conducted using a kite and key on a rainy day. (lightning rod)
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
a measure of the amount of push that gets an electric current moving
What are volts?
a dam creates a large lake behind it, water flows through openings at the base of the dam. The rushing water spins the blades of turbines, which are connected to magnets inside wire coils in a generator
sometimes they attract each other, sometimes they repel each other
What are positive and negative charges?
this type of vegetable can be used to create a battery
What is a potato?
electrical energy comes from tiny, invisible particles that have even smaller particles inside called protons, neutrons and electrons.
What are atoms?
this fish will amaze you, it can produce strong electric shocks or around 500 volts
What is an electric eel?
electrons in this circuit move rapidly back and forth (outlet in your home)
What is alternating circuit (AC)?
this country consumes the most amount of electricity
Who is China?