Electric Adventures with the Magic School Bus

What was the initial problem the students encountered at Ms. Frizzle's house?

• The lights were not working

• The doorbell was broken

• The bus wouldn't start

• The television was not working

What powers the devices in Ms. Frizzle's house?

• Wind energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Battery power

• Solar energy

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What did the students use to see the electric charges?

• Telescopes

• Binoculars

• Special glasses

• Microscopes

What happens when opposite electric charges come together?

• They become neutral

• They produce a spark

• They cancel out

• They create light

What did the students learn about electric charges?

• They are always visible

• They can be colored with special glasses

• They are harmless

• They can be stored in a box

What is necessary for an electric circuit to work?

• A light source

• A broken path

• A complete path

• A single charge

What is the role of a battery in an electric circuit?

• It stops the charges

• It moves the charges

• It hides the charges

• It slows down the charges

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How did the students fix the doorbell?

• By changing the battery

• By using a new light bulb

• By repairing a broken wire

• By shouting loudly

Who is Mr. Ampere?

• A student

• A bus driver

• An electrician

• A teacher

What should you not do with electricity according to the safety discussion?

• Use it in the bathroom

• Read about it

• Study it in school

• Use it in the kitchen