SUBJECT (SCIENCE V)

WEEK 4

Name of Learner: ______________________________________Grade Level:_____________

School:________________________________________________Date: ___________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

A SIMPLE DIRECT CURRENT (DC)CIRCUIT

Background Information for Learners

This closed loop is called a circuit. The circuit has three parts. First, you have a dry
cell which is the source of electricity. Second, you have a light bulb which will use the
electricity. Third, you have the wires that connect the light bulb to the source of electricity. The
wires through which an electric current flow is called a conductor.

In the given setup, one wire is attached to the negative end of the battery while the other
wire is attached to the positive end. Both wires are attached to the bulb. Electricity flows from
the negative to the positive pole. Current electricity can flow only when the circuit is complete.
A complete circuit is the complete path consisting of a conductor through which an electric
current can flow from the source of electricity and back again.

Electricity flows through wires which are made of metals. Metals are good conductors
of electricity. Electric wires are covered with materials through which electricity does not flow.
These materials are called insulators. It is necessary to cover electric wires with insulators so
electricity cannot flow freely through them.

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A switch is a device that completes and breaks the electric circuit.

Whenever you need electricity, you simply turn on a switch. You turn off a switch when
you no longer need the electricity. When the knob is switched to ON, the metals touch and
make the circuit complete, so electricity flows. When the knob is switched to OFF, the metals
do not touch so the circuit is not complete and electricity does not flow.
 Symbols and Parts of Simple Electric Circuit
Symbol of each part Functions

Source ∙ Source or electricity

∙ Example: generators, batteries

Dry Cell Battery

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Switch ∙ Controls the flow of electricity from the

source
∙ It is used to “turn on” or “to turn off” a
load
(open)
∙ Examples: switch on walls

(closed)

Path or Wire ∙ The pathway of electricity from the

source to the load
∙ Example: electric wires, electric cords

Load ∙ An appliance or device that uses

electricity from a source
∙ Example: computers, light bulbs, TV

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Learning Competency with Code:

Infer the conditions necessary to make a bulb light up

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Activity 1: Brain Gauge!

Directions: Write F if the sentence states a Fact or B if it is a Bluff. (1 point each)

1. Electricity is a form of energy. ________

2. Electrons travel in an electric current through a
path. ________
3. Electricity flows only through wires. ________
4. Electricity is based on the movement or flow of
electrons. _________
5. Power lines that are down are dead. _________
Activity 2: Perfect Match!

Directions/Instructions

The diagram shows a simple direct current (DC) circuit. Study the diagram and match the parts
and its function. Write the letter of your choice in the blank/space provided for.

The diagram shows a simple direct current (DC) circuit. Study the diagram and
match the parts and its function. Write the letter of your choice in the blank/space
provided for.

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A SIMPLE DIRECT CURRENT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

Parts of a Simple Circuit Functions

1. battery A. controls the flow of electricity

from the source
2. wire B. device that uses electricity from
a source
3. switch C. use to cut the wires
4. bulb D. source or electricity
E. the pathway of electricity from
the source to the load

Activity 3: Sharpen your Skills!

Directions: Study the given diagram and answer the questions briefly. (2pts. Each)
 1. Based on the diagram, will the bulb light up? Why?
______________________________
2. What will happen to the bulb if you turned off the switch?
______________________________
3. What will you do to turn on the switch? Draw a diagram to show a lighted
bulb._____________________________

Reflection:

Are you motivated to learn the lesson?

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What difficulties you entered in this lesson? Why?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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References for Learners :

Science for Activity Minds 5 (Motion, Energy and

Force), pp. 255 - 260 Rea Marie M.
Hebron, author
Philippine Copyright 2015 by DIWA LEARNING SYSTEM INCORPORATED
The New Science Link 5 Revised Edition 2017,
(Circuits), pp. 266 - 278 Nenita A. Apolinario,
author/consultant
Published, Copyrighted 2017, and Distributed by
Rex BookStore INC. Science Beyond Borders 5, (Open
and Closed Circuits), pp. 140 – 132 Authors:
Evelyn T. Sarte
Ednaliza R. Garcia
Eliza A. Lopez
Mary Jean G. Dela Cruz
Harold A. Arradaza
Copyright 2016 by Vibal Group, Inc.
Science and Health 5 Textbook (Electrical Circuit), pp. 163 – 164
Authors:
Estrellita S. Dela Cruz
Estelita S. Diaz
Carmelita C. Coronel
Copyright 2005 by Vibal Publishing House Inc.
(Rubrics)
https://www.google.com/search?q=examples+of+rubrics+for+writing&tbm=isch&source

kithub.cc/2016/02/question
electrical4u.com/electrical-dc-series-and-parallel-circuit/

Answer Key:

Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3

1.F 1.D
2.F 2.E (Answers may vary)
3.B 3.A
4.F 4.B
5.B

Prepared by

ANGELIE J. VILLEGAS & BERNAVENA L. IBONA

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