What is electricity?

• A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons.

• A form of energy caused by the movement of cars.

• A form of energy caused by the movement of neutrons.

The electricity that flows through a wire is known as an ________________________.

• electric current

• static electricity

They are materials that do NOT allow electrons to flow through them easily. Example: rubber, dry wood, glass, ceramic, fabric, plastic, and paper, among others. 

• conductors

• insulators

• drivers

They are material that allows electrons to flow through them easily. Example: steel, gold, silver, copper, seawater, and iron. 

• conductors

• insulators

• drivers

What is an electrical circuit?

• It is an incomplete path around which electricity can flow.

• It is a complete path around which people can walk.

• It is a complete path around which electricity can flow.

Electrical circuits must include:

• Source of electricity and any material.

• Source of electricity and insulator materials.

• Source of electricity and conductors materials.

This electric circuit include: A battery, a lightbulb, a switch and wires.

• True

• False

What is this?

• a battery

• a lightbulb

• a wire

What is this?

• a switch

• a lightbulb

• a battery

In an open circuit the switch is _____.

• on

• off