MELTS
Form of energy that allows you to see
Light energy
The power source
What two things are considered conductors?
Metal and Glass
Give me one example of an insulator?
Plastic
Describe 3 ways you use light energy in your daily life
Lights to see
Cell phones/tablets
Lights on your car
(Other answers)
Form of energy that happens when you move
Mechanical
What 2 household items use electrical circuits?
The microwave, the lights in the home
Is graphite a conductor or insulator?
Conductor
Give me two examples of an insulator?
Wood, styrofoam, paper, wool, cotton
Describe 3 ways you can use mechanical energy in your daily life?
Getting out of bed in the morning, walking your dog, brushing your hair
What two forms of energy is used when a candle is on and burning?
Heat and light
What 4 things are needed to make a working circuit?
Battery (Power Source)
Alligator clips (2)
Light bulb
Nail and Gold nugget are conductors or insulators?
Conductors
Is an oven mitt an insulator?
Yes
Give me 3 examples of thermal energy
A fire, the stove, a heater
What type of energy is used to move a bicycle ?
Mechanical
When working with circuits what two types of energy are we talking about?
Electrical and Thermal
What does a conductor do?
Conductors allow energy to pass through
Tell me what an insulator does
An insulator does not let energy through. It stops or blocks the energy trying to pass through
Tell me 3 ways electrical energy makes it easier to learn and work at school
-open answers-
Name all 5 types of energy
Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, Sound
Will this circuit light up? Why or why not?
No, because the wires need to be added to each end of the battery
Solar panels on your roof use what type of energy to power a home?
Heat energy
Did the insulators keep the water hotter than the conductors during the experiment? explain
Yes
Because the insulators do not let heat energy through so it kept the water hotter
What does a complete circuit look like?
(Come up to board and draw)
(on board)