Mystery Science-Electricity, Light, & Heat Unit Lesson 1

What things stop working when the power is out? Try to list as many as you can.

How would it affect your life if the power was out for a week? Try to list as many ways as possible.

True or false: power outages can make travel difficult?

• True

• False

What was one of the good things that happened because of the power outage?

• No air conditioning

• No TV

• Some stores gave away free ice cream

• You couldn't use the internet

Why is electricity called "the heart and blood" of our society?

Besides making things move, what else can electrical energy do?

True or false: Electricity does NOT move along a pathway.

• True

• False

What are most wires made out of?

• Copper & aluminum

• Wood & plastic

• Rubber & plastic

A conductor allows _________ _________to flow through it.

True or false: electricity flows from the negative side to the positive side of a battery.

• True

• False