
Circuits and Electricity
Flashcard
•
Science
•
5th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Hard
Standards-aligned
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a circuit?
Back
A circuit is a complete path through which electricity can flow, typically including a power source, wires, and a load (like a light bulb).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of a switch in a circuit?
Back
A switch controls the flow of electricity in a circuit by opening (turning off) or closing (turning on) the circuit.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a conductor?
Back
A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily, such as copper or aluminum.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when a switch is open?
Back
When a switch is open, the circuit is incomplete, and electricity cannot flow, so the devices (like lights) do not work.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when a switch is closed?
Back
When a switch is closed, the circuit is complete, allowing electricity to flow and powering the devices.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a light bulb in a circuit?
Back
A light bulb is a load in a circuit that converts electrical energy into light energy.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
14 questions
Present Perfect with For and Since
Flashcard
•
6th Grade
9 questions
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
Flashcard
•
3rd - 5th Grade
15 questions
Module 7 Review
Flashcard
•
4th Grade
4 questions
Seasons
Flashcard
•
KG
10 questions
Sistema Solar
Flashcard
•
4th Grade
13 questions
Edad Moderna 5º Primaria
Flashcard
•
5th Grade
13 questions
Geography Review 6th 2025
Flashcard
•
6th Grade
13 questions
La economía Tema 6
Flashcard
•
6th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
7 questions
History of Valentine's Day
Interactive video
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
15 questions
Valentine's Day Trivia
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
20 questions
Weathering, Erosion, Deposition
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Food Chains and Food Webs Review
Quiz
•
5th Grade
28 questions
4th Grade The Need for Speed
Quiz
•
3rd - 5th Grade
20 questions
The Water Cycle
Quiz
•
4th - 5th Grade
21 questions
Solar System Review
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Food Webs
Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
5.L.3.1/3.2: Inherited/Acquired Traits
Quiz
•
5th Grade
10 questions
Crash Course Kids Seasons and the Sun
Interactive video
•
5th Grade