Circuits

Open Ended

What is something you already know about energy?

Open Ended

Why does the light turn on when we push a switch?

Open Ended

The source of electric energy can be what two things?

Multiple Select

What two things do circuits need for electricity to pass through them?

• Batteries

• A complete (closed) path

• A broken path

• Insulators

Multiple Choice

A switch _________.

• is a control to turn the circuit on or off

• is a device that stores electrical energy

• is a type of resistor used in circuits

• is a component that measures voltage

Multiple Choice

A wire is used to __________.

• transfer electrical energy from one point to another

• store electrical energy for later use

• insulate against electrical currents

• convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

Multiple Choice

This is a picture of a ________.

• switch

• lever

• button

• dial

Multiple Choice

A battery is used to _________.

• supply a flow of electrons

• store electrical energy

• convert chemical energy to heat

• increase voltage in a circuit

Multiple Choice

This is a picture of a ______.

• battery

• light bulb

• resistor

• capacitor

Open Ended

What parts are required to make a working circuit?