Simple Electric Circuit

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a basic component of an electrical circuit?

• Battery

• Magnet

• Fan

• Pulley

Open Ended

Why do you think understanding electrical circuits is important in our daily lives?

Open Ended

Why is electricity important?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are science words related to electricity?

• electricity, circuits, components

• water, plants, animals

• gravity, friction, magnet

• photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration

Fill in the Blanks

A

is a path that electricity takes.

Multiple Choice

What are the parts that make up a circuit called?

• components

• conductors

• insulators

• batteries

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are components needed to make an electrical circuit?

• cell, bulb, wires

• switch, magnet, paper

• battery, plastic, wood

• wire, glass, stone

Open Ended

Based on the images and text, explain how an electrical circuit is formed and what components are necessary for it to work.

Multiple Choice

At the end of this lesson, what will you be able to do?

• Describe the history of electricity

• Know and make an electrical circuit

• Explain the uses of magnets

• Build a computer

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about electrical circuits in this lesson that you found interesting or surprising?