Electricity REVIEW 5th Grade Unit 6

Front

What is the purpose of a wire in a circuit?

Back

To connect the components.

Front

What inquiry skill is used when planning and conducting an investigation?

Back

Planning and conducting an investigation involves designing an experiment to test a hypothesis.

Front

What materials are good conductors of electricity?

Back

Materials like copper, silver, and iron are good conductors.

Front

What happens in a series circuit if one bulb burns out?

Back

All bulbs in a series circuit will stop shining if one bulb burns out.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily, such as rubber or glass.

Front

What is a circuit diagram?

Back

A circuit diagram uses symbols to represent the components of a circuit.

Front

What is the difference between an open circuit and a closed circuit?

Back

An open circuit has a break that prevents current from flowing, while a closed circuit allows current to flow.

Front

What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

Back

A battery provides a source of electrical energy.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What is the function of a switch in a circuit?

Back

A switch controls the flow of electricity by opening or closing the circuit.