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Electricity
1. Electricity is a very useful form of energy.
2. Electrons move inside the cables and they
create electric current

Wednesday, September 10th
A. Circuits

The main components of an electrical circuit are:
- A power source, such as a battery or cell
- Wires
- A light bulb
- A switcher

Electricity will only travel around a circuit that
is complete. That means it has no gaps.
Electrical Components Power source
Battery or cell
Wires
holders
Light bulb
Simple Circuits Simple Circuits
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Electrical symbols
We use these symbols to draw diagrams of
circuits:





Activity (Notebook):
Represent the following circuits using symbols.

Tuesday, September 16
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A. Switches

When a switch is open (off), there is a gap in the
circuit. Electricity cannot travel around the
circuit.

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When a switch is closed (on), it makes the circuit
complete. Electricity can travel around the
circuit.


Conductors and Insulators
1. A material is a conductor when it lets
electricity flow through it.
2. A material is an insulator when it does not let
electricity through.

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Friday, September 19th
paper
Pencil eraser
Steel scissors
Aluminium foil
Metal paper clip
Piece of wood