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Circuits and Electricity

Circuits and Electricity

Assessment

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Science

8th Grade

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NGSS
HS-LS1-7, MS-PS3-5, MS-ETS1-1

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Megan Cabbage

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7 Slides • 16 Questions

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Multiple Choice

What is the unit of measurement for voltage?

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Volts (V)

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Amperes (A)

3

Watts (W)

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Ohms (Ω)

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Multiple Choice

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In a cell, which form of energy is converted into electrical energy?
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Chemical energy
2
Solar energy
3
Mechanical energy
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Electrical energy

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Open Ended

Explain how a battery works to provide voltage in a circuit.

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Multiple Choice

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What does the arrows in the circuit represents?
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Alternating current

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electron flow
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eletromotive force
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voltage

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Multiple Choice

Why is voltage important in an electrical circuit?

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It determines the direction of current flow

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It pushes the electron current through a circuit

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It increases the resistance of the circuit

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It reduces the power of the battery

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Multiple Choice

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Which of the following is NOT a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Aluminum

3

Rubber

4

Gold

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Multiple Choice

What is the unit used to measure electrical current?

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Amperes

2

Volts

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Ohms

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Watts

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a closed circuit?

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A complete path where electrons can flow

2

A broken path where electrons cannot flow

3

A circuit with multiple pathways

4

A circuit with no electrons

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Hotspot

Select all OPEN circuits

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Open Ended

Explain the main difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit.

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Labelling

Label the diagrams 2 and 4 as being either series or parallel circuits. Drag the name below each diagram.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

parallel circuit

series circuit

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Hotspot

Click on the circuit with lightbulbs that will turn on even if one bulb is burned out.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about series circuits?

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The same current flows through all components

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If one component fails, the entire circuit stops working

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Voltage is divided among the components

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Each component has its own path for current

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Fill in the Blank

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Multiple Choice

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Which of the two circuits would have the brightest bulbs?  *Assume same voltage (batteries) and same resistance (bulbs).

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A
2
B

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Multiple Choice

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In which configuration is the total current the greatest?

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X

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Y

3

Z

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X, Y, and Z are the same.

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