Understanding Electricity
Electricity moves because of these tiny particles.
What are electrons?
This Italian scientist created the first battery in 1800.
Who is Alessandro Volta?
This kind of electricity builds up and stays in one place.
What is static electricity?
Give one rule that helps prevent electrical accidents.
What is keeping liquids away from electronics? (answers may vary)
Electrical circuits are either series or this type.
What is parallel?
True or False: Electricity is the movement of neutrons.
What is false?
These two foods can be used to make a simple battery.
What are a lemon and a potato?
Name one energy source that can be naturally replaced.
What is solar power? (other answers possible)
Give two proper ways to take care of batteries.
What are storing them correctly and not combining old and new batteries?
Describe how a basic series circuit is arranged.
What is a single loop where electricity travels through each part one after another?
Materials like metal allow electricity to pass through easily.
What is a conductor?
True or False: Lightning is an example of static electricity.
What is true?
Give one example of a fuel that cannot be replaced quickly.
What is coal, oil, or natural gas?
Name five ways to stay safe around electricity.
Answers may vary.
Explain how a parallel circuit is set up.
What is a circuit with more than one pathway for electricity to travel?
This term describes electricity that is actively flowing.
What is current electricity?
Rubber does not allow electricity to pass through easily. It is this type of material.
What is an insulator?
This scientific rule states that energy cannot be made or destroyed, only changed in form.
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
Explain why mixing water and electricity can be harmful.
What is because water can conduct electricity and cause electric shock?
Identify the symbols used for a battery, light bulb, switch, and connecting wires.
Check the drawings.
Explain the difference between static electricity and current electricity.
What is static electricity builds up and stays in one place, while current electricity flows through a circuit?
This is the unit used to measure electrical potential difference, or the “push” that moves electricity through a circuit.
What are volts?
Explain why coal is considered non-renewable.
What is because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly once it is used?
Explain why damaged electrical cords should not be used.
What is exposed wires can cause electric shock or start a fire?
In which type of circuit do all components receive the same voltage, and why is this useful in homes?
What is a parallel circuit, because each device can work independently and still receive full power?