If electricity can pass through a circuit tester the object used to connect is called a __________. If electricity cannot pass through a circuit tester, the object used is called a ___________.
1. Conductor
2. Insulator
100
Draw a picture of what a battery looks like
One long and one short line next to each other
100
Where does electricity enter and exit a lightbulb?
It enters and exits through the bottom of the lightbulb
200
Name the two types of circuits we have discussed
Series and Parallel Circuits
200
Describe a diode and the flow of electricity
"Baby gate", only allows electricity to flow one direction
200
Name two conductors
Name two insulators
Metal objects such as a paper clip, brads, wires etc.
Glass, brick, wood, etc.
200
Draw a picture of a bulb socket
Show on the board
200
What is the part called that gives off light in a light bulb? What does it also give off?
The filament
Heat
300
How would you describe objects that complete a circuit?
Answers: metal, conductor etc.
300
Name the part responsible for holding the wires
Fahnestock Clips
300
Describe a circuit the set up as a series circuit and how it would light?
A series circuit will have one battery and two bulbs, the light will be dim
300
Draw a picture of a switch
Show on the board
300
What is the purpose of the filament?
To make light and glow
400
What powers a circuit? What is the receiver?
Battery; light bulb
400
___________: a device that uses wires to show how the path of electricity flows through a specific object
Circuit Tester
400
Describe a circuit set up in a parallel circuit and how it will glow
A parallel circuit will have two batteries and one bulb, the glow will be much brighter
400
Draw a picture of a series diagram
Show on board
400
Name the parts of a light bulb
Filament, Support Wires, Metal Threaded Base, Ceramic Insulator, Tip, Glass Support
500
If you have a paper clip inside a circuit tester and replace it with a spoon What happens? Does the bulb not light? Does the bulb get hot? Does the bulb break?
The bulb will not light at all
500
Define what it means to classify objects
To put objects in groups because they are similar
500
What will happen if you use a parallel circuit for too long?
The bulb will burn out
500
Draw a picture of a parallel circuit
Show on board
500
DAILY DOUBLE: Each team bids a point value (max is the number of points you have). If you correctly answer the question you gain those points, if you incorrectly answer the question you will lose those points---Question: Draw a light bulb and label the parts