BrainPop - Electric Circuits

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What are electrons?

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What is a current?

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How does rubber differ from most metals?

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What might happen if wires weren't insulated?

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Which of the following is an example of a load?

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What device opens and closes an electric circuit?

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What happens if you disconnect a circuit from its positive terminal?

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What is the relationship between an electric current and a circuit?

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Why is static electricity NOT used as a power source?

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Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences. Not all the words will be used.

People cannot use ___________electricity as a _________________ because it does not provide a continuous flow of energy.

Only a ___________ flow of electricity, or a ____________, is useful.
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power source
electron
current
static
steady
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Group the descriptions based on the type of material they describe.

  • Found in most wires
  • Do not allow a current to flow through
  • Include nonmetals, such as glass, rubber, & ceramic
  • Used in an electric circuit
  • Include most metals, such as copper & silver
  • Electrons move through easily
  • Used as protection from electric shock
  • Insulators
  • Conductors
  • Both
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Match each object with its description.

  • Can disrupt the flow of electrons
  • Carries the flow of electrons
  • Provides electrons for a device
  • A type of load
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How does a battery supply power to a circuit?

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Which of the following actions would break the current in the circuit?