Battery

Definition: a container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power.

Batteries are used to power everyday things like phones, remotes, and cars.

Complete Circuit

 an uninterrupted path for electrons to flow from an energy source (i.e. battery or household power), through a device and back to the source.

The complete circuit was able to provide power to the house.

Conductors of Electricity

Electrical Charge

is a trait or property that comes from electromagnetic forces and fields.

Charlie scoots his feet across the carpet and then touched the doorknob he is shocked.

Electrical Circuit

is a complete path around which electricity can flow

There was a short in the electrical circuit and the light went out on the score board.

Electrical Current 

is when electric charges flow from one place to another in a circuit. 

When Timmy pressed the power button on the remote the electrical current gave power to the tv and turned it on.

Electrical insulators

Incomplete circuit

Is when the current isn't given a complete path.

The lightbulb didn't turn on because the incomplete circuit couldn't provide power.

Insulators

used to hold conductors in position, separating them from one another and from surrounding structures. 

The wires were cover in an insulator to protect the wires from touch other things.

Series and Parallel Circuit

In a series circuit, all parts are connected end-to-end to form a single path for current flow. In a parallel circuit, all components are connected across each other with the same voltage across each component. Series example- holiday lights  parallel circuit example - light fixtures that have multiple light bulbs

Assessment (Multiple Choice)

Question #1 What is a battery used for?

 A.) tree

b.) shoes

c.) remote

d.) painting

Assessment (Multiple Choice)Continued....

Question #2 What is an example of a complete circuit?

 A.) Household power

b.) a leaf

c.) a remote without batteries

d.) a rug