Vocabulary Power
What is a material that allows electricity to flow?
Conductor (e.g., metal).
What happens if a circuit is open?
Electricity will not flow; the circuit does not work.
What is energy transfer?
Movement of energy from one object to another.
Who flew a kite to study electricity?
Benjamin Franklin
What does CER stand for?
Claim,Evidence, Reasoning
What do we call the path that electricity follows?
Circuit.
In a series circuit, what happens when one bulb goes out?
All the bulbs go out.
Give an example of electrical energy turning into light energy.
Example: plugging in a lamp — electrical energy → light energy.
What was Benjamin Franklin trying to prove with his kite experiment?
That lightning was a form of electricity.
What does your Evidence do in a cer?
It supports your claim
Name a material that is an insulator.
Rubber, plastic, wood, or glass.
In a parallel circuit, if one branch breaks, what happens to the others?
The other branches still work.
What type of energy makes a fan’s blades spin?
Mechanical energy.
Where did Ms.A fly to this weekend
Chicago
Can you turn a shed into a tiny house?
Yes
What device slows down the flow of electricity?
Resistor.
Why do bulbs shine dimmer in a series circuit with a resistor?
Because the resistor reduces the current in the single path, making all bulbs dimmer.
Why does a toy car roll farther on a smooth floor than on carpet?
Less friction on a smooth floor, so more energy is transferred to motion.
Name a famous Black scientist
Answers will vary
True or false Ms. A has 3 children
false
Compare conductor vs. insulator with an example of each.
A conductor allows electricity to flow (ex: copper wire). An insulator blocks electricity (ex: rubber coating on wires).
Draw and label the parts of a complete circuit with a battery, switch, and bulb.
Drawing should include: a battery (power source), wires, a switch, and a bulb — all connected in a closed loop.
Explain how energy moves from a battery to a bulb in a closed circuit.
The battery gives energy to electrons → electrons flow through the wires → energy transfers to the bulb → bulb lights up.
How do Franklin’s discoveries connect to how we use electricity today?
Franklin’s discoveries helped us understand electricity’s nature, leading to inventions like the light bulb, batteries, and modern electrical systems.
True or false You will pass your end of unit science assessment ?
True!