Circuits & Electricity 5th Grade

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily. Examples include metals like copper and aluminum.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily. Examples include rubber, plastic, and wood.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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What is a closed circuit?

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A complete electrical circuit that allows current to flow. It has no breaks or gaps.

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What is an open circuit?

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An incomplete electrical circuit that does not allow current to flow. It has a break or gap.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected one after another, so the same current flows through all components.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected across common points, allowing multiple paths for current to flow.

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What happens when a switch is open?

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The circuit is incomplete, and electricity cannot flow, so devices like light bulbs will not work.

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What happens when a switch is closed?

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The circuit is complete, allowing electricity to flow and devices like light bulbs to work.

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

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What is a battery?

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A device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy to power circuits.

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What is a light bulb?

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A device that produces light when electricity flows through it.

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

NGSS.4-PS3-4