Understanding Circuits for Grade 5

Front

Circuit

Back

A path for electric current to flow.

Front

Conductor

Back

Material that allows electricity to flow easily.

Front

Insulator

Back

Material that does not allow electricity to flow.

Front

True or False: A closed circuit allows electricity to flow.

Back

True

Front

Battery

Back

Provides energy to move electrons in a circuit.

Front

Resistor

Back

Limits the flow of electric current.

Front

True or False: A switch can open or close a circuit.

Back

True

Front

Series Circuit

Back

Components connected in a single path.

Front

Parallel Circuit

Back

Components connected in multiple paths.

Front

Diagram: Simple Circuit

Back

Battery, wire, bulb in a loop.