Building Electrical Circuits
5th Grade•30 minutes•NGSS 4-PS3-2
Learning Objective
I can build a simple electrical circuit.
Key Concepts
Electricity flows from a battery to a light bulb along a path called a circuit.
A circuit needs to be complete, meaning there can't be any spaces in the path, for electricity to flow.
A switch can be used to break a circuit, creating a space that stops the flow of electricity and turns off the light.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What three things are needed to make a simple electrical circuit?
2. Why does a light bulb turn off when a switch is flipped to the 'off' position?
3. Which of the following MUST be true for a light bulb to light up in a circuit?
Educational Video
The Power of Circuits! | Technology for Kids | SciShow Kids
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