Circuits & Electricity 5th Grade

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily, such as metals like copper and aluminum.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily, such as rubber, glass, or plastic.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete electrical circuit through which current can flow without interruption.

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a broken circuit where the current cannot flow due to a gap or break in the path.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit where there are multiple paths for the current to flow.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit where the components are connected end-to-end, so the current flows through each component in turn.

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What materials are good conductors of electricity?

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Good conductors of electricity include metals such as copper, aluminum, gold, and silver.

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What materials are considered insulators?

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Materials considered insulators include rubber, glass, plastic, and wood.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What happens when a circuit is incomplete?

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When a circuit is incomplete, the flow of electricity stops, and devices connected to the circuit will not work.

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What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

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A switch is a device that can open or close a circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.