Electricity Concepts and Safety

The Magic School Bus takes students on a field trip where they learn about electricity. They discover Ms. Frizzle's secret Valentine and work together to fix a broken doorbell using their newfound knowledge of electric circuits. The episode concludes with a successful repair and a Valentine's Day celebration.

What task were the students given during their field trip?

• Selling chocolates

• Selling light bulbs

• Fixing a car

• Planting trees

What do the special specs allow the students to see?

• Invisible ink

• Electric charges

• Magnetic fields

• Sound waves

What happens when opposite electric charges come together?

• They repel each other

• They disappear

• They create a spark

• They change color

What is the term used to describe the flow of electric charges through a wire?

• Electric circuit

• Electric potential

• Electric current

• Electric field

What component in a light bulb causes it to glow?

• The switch

• The base

• The filament

• The glass

What did the students use to fix the broken wire in the doorbell circuit?

• Tin foil

• Rubber band

• Copper wire

• Plastic tape

What was the main problem with the doorbell circuit?

• The bell was too loud

• The battery was missing

• The wire was broken

• The switch was off

Who is Mr. Ampere in the story?

• The principal

• The electrician

• The science teacher

• The bus driver

What safety advice is given about electricity?

• Batteries are safe, but home electricity is dangerous

• Always play with electrical cords

• Electricity and water mix well

• Use metal objects near outlets

What are opposite electric charges also known as?

• Positive and negative charges

• North and south charges

• Left and right charges

• Up and down charges