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Integrated Science (Week1)
Integrated Science (Week1)
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Electricity is a form of energy. It is the flow of tiny particles called electrons. Electrical energy can be
converted to other forms of energy which enables us to carry out daily tasks such as ironing our clothes,
cooking food, etc.
Electric circuit:
An electric circuit is a path in which electrons from a voltage or current source flows. A simple circuit is made
up of a wire, battery, switch and light bulb. For electric current to flow there must be an unbroken path from
the battery to the component and back to the battery. That is, there must be a complete circuit through which
the current can pass. Below is a diagram of a simple circuit.
Types of circuits:
Series circuit
A series circuit has only one path for the current. The same
current flows through everything in the circuit. When the switch
is closed, both bulbs will light. A break anywhere would stop
the current from flowing.
Parallel circuit
In a parallel circuit there is more than one path for the current. Each
bulb has its own branch of the circuit. The current from the battery
divides at point A. each bulb has a share of the current. These shares A B
join together again at B and flows back to the battery. If one breaks the others will light.
States of matter:
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. The properties of the different states of matter are as
follows:
Changes in states:
Matter can change from one state to another if heated or cooled. As particles change some heat energy is transformed
into mechanical energy (motion). Cooling is a result of a loss of heat energy.
Particles in any state are moving. Heat causes particles to move about more freely and the loss of heat energy causes
substances to contract.
Process Examples
Worksheet:
e) Explore your house and identify three (3) conductors and three (3) insulators.
b) State how the particles are arranged for oxygen, water and a rock.
c) Using THREE properties other than shape compare solids, liquids and gases.
d) During your daily routine give an example where boiling, evaporation and condensation occurs.