Electricity

Investigation
Activity
By : ___________________ Class : ___________________
 Being Current on Electric Current
Video games, your computer and your bedroom light are all examples of electricity. It’s hard to
imagine life without it. Electricity is everywhere and it is important.

Electricity is a form of energy that builds up in one place or flows from one place to another.
Current is the flow of electrons along a path called CIRCUIT. Electronics such as television and
video games all run because of a circuit.

What are the components of a simple circuit and what are the functions of each?
COMPONENTS OF A CIRCUIT FUNCTION

READING
 CIRCUITS
A circuit is a path that allows current to pass through it. A circuit only works if it is
_________________. This means it must make a complete ___________________.

Draw what happens if the circuit is open. Draw what happens if the circuit is closed.

DRAWING
 CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS
Answer the following questions completely. Be sure to support your answers.

1. What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

2. Give some examples of conductors. Give some examples of insulators.

3. Why is it important to have insulators?

COMPARISON
 INVESTIGATION
Using a circuit tester, find out whether the objects are conductors or insulators. Then, complete the
table below.
OBJECT MATERIAL DID THE BULB LIGHT UP?
cotton ball
eraser
aluminum foil
coin
plastic spoon
styrofoam cup
paper clip

INVESTIGATION
 FACTS ABOUT ELECTRICITY
Conduct a research about electricity. Write down 5 Fun Facts about it.

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2.
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3.
RESEARCH
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FROM ELECTRICITY TO OTHER FORMS OF ENERGY
Draw examples of how electricity is converted to other forms of energy.

Electrical Energy to Light Energy Electrical Energy to Heat Energy

Electrical Energy to Kinetic Energy Electrical Energy to Sound Energy

CONVERSION