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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 5:
Effects of Changing the
Component in a Circuit
Science – Grade 5
Quarter 3 – Module 5: Effects of Changing the Component in a Circuit
First Edition, 2021

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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 5
Effects of Changing the
Component in a Circuit
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
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exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
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bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material,
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 Let Us Learn

A wonderful day to you little scientist! In this module, you will learn the
concepts of simple electrical circuits. You shall learn how to determine the
effects of changing the number or types of component in a circuit.

Specifically, you are expected to:

• Describe the effects of changing the number or type of component in a
circuit;
• Construct series and parallel circuit.

Let Us Try!

Choose the letter of the correct answer and write this on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. What happens to a circuit if wires are cut off?

A. The circuit will still work.
B. The circuit will not work.
C. The circuit is still complete.
D. None of the above

2. What will be the result if we add another bulb to a parallel circuit?

A. all the light goes off
B. the flow of electricity will be stopped
C. the wires in the circuit will become hot
D. all the lights will have the same brightness.

3. What happens when wires in a circuit are long?

A. the bulb will explode
B. the bulb will not light up
C. the bulb will still light up
D. it will make the battery weak

4. What would happen if we remove one bulb from a three-bulb series

circuit?
A. The battery will become stronger.
B. The other bulbs will get dimmer.
C. The other bulbs will get brighter.
D. The other bulbs will go out.

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5. Which of these will make the light bulb glow brighter?
A. double the length of the wires
B. add more batteries in the circuit
C. remove the battery from the circuit
D. make another circuit with complete components

Let Us Study

Observe each illustration and answer the questions that follows.

What do you think will happen when one bulb of the series Christmas light
is busted? Why?

__________________________________________________________________________

Living Room Kitchen

What happens to the lighted bulbs in our house when we switch off one lighted
part only? Why?

___________________________________________________________________________

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In this lesson, you will be asked to check and look around your house and
write down your observation by answering the questions below.

1. How many appliances do you have?

2. How many are currently plugged into the outlets?
3. How does electricity flow to your appliances?

The number of appliances you have at home shows how important electricity
is. To understand better how electricity flows/works, let us explore together
and learn more about circuits.

Now that you have done the preliminary activity, please be prepared for the
new lesson.

Below are illustrations of 2 circuits. Study and compare the two types of
circuits.

In the first illustration, bulbs are connected one after the other in one
chain. This shows a series circuit. In a series, electric current flows through
a single path, so when one bulb is loosened or busted, all the other bulbs
in this circuit will not light anymore. The loosened or busted bulb breaks
or opens the pathway, so electricity cannot flow through.

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In the second illustration, it shows light bulbs with different loops. Each
bulb is a part of a different circuit. This is an example of a parallel circuit. In
a parallel circuit, its parts are arranged in several paths. So when one bulb
is loosened, taken or burned out, the other bulbs still light up. This is
because each bulb has its own pathway. A break in one pathway does not
make all the lights go out because electricity can still flow through the other
pathways.

You may ask your parents what kind of circuit you have in your home. You
may also ask them the reason why.

If you use series circuit in your home, what do you think will happen if you
turn off one bulb? All the other bulbs will be turned off because, in a series
circuit, there is only one path of electricity. Thus, the most appropriate circuit
for homes is the parallel circuit. In such circuit, each light and electrical
device has its own path of electricity that, if you turn off one of them, the
others will still function.

Let Us Practice
At this point, you will construct a simple circuit. Read and understand the
instructions below and be sure to prepare the needed materials before doing
the activity.

Precautionary Measures:
• Guidance of parents or any adult in the house is needed.
• Be extra careful in handling the bulbs and other materials.
• Use battery for the source of your circuit.
• Avoid water when working with electricity.
• Never use damaged material.

Activity 1: Circuit Making

Materials Needed:
• 4 small light bulbs
• batteries
• two 1/8 illustration board
• electrical tape
• two 1.5V batteries
• pieces of electrical wires

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Procedures:
1. Design a series and parallel circuits as shown in the diagram below.

2. Lay the circuits on the illustration boards. You now have two set ups.
(Setup 1 and 2). Label the first board as Series Circuit and the other one
as Parallel Circuit.

3. Try doing the changes as asked on the table and observe what happens to
the bulbs in both setups. Record your answer on the table below.

Changes to do on both setups Setup 1 Setup 2

1. Remove one bulb from the two setups.

2. Add another bulb to both of your setups
3. Double the length of the wires in both setups

Questions:
1. What may happen if the filament of one of the bulbs in your first setup
melts? Why?
2. What may happen if the filament of one of the bulbs in your second setup
melts? Why?
3. What can you conclude from the activity about the effects of changing the
number or type of components in a circuit?

In making a simple circuit, it is important to observe strictly the

precautionary measures for one’s own safety.

A circuit is composed of the bulb, the battery, the switch, and the wire that
connects all the components. As you change the number or type of
components in a circuit, the brightness of the bulb is affected.

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 Let Us Practice More

Activity 2: Simple Circuit Organizer

Direction: Complete the description of a simple circuit by accomplishing the

graphic organizer below.

1. The materials needed

in order to make the bulb 2. Electricity must travel
to light up are ______, from ________ to ________
______, and ______ . terminals of a battery.

Simple
Circuit

4. Parallel circuit has

3. Series circuit has
_____________________for
an electric current to
flow. So when one bulb is
loosened or busted, all
the other bulbs will
__________________.
_____________________ for
an electric current to
flow. So when one bulb is
loosened, taken or
burned out, the other
bulbs will
____________________.

Let Us Remember

❖ Circuit is composed of the bulb, the source (battery or dry cell), the switch,
and the wire that connects all the other components.
❖ Electricity travels from positive to negative terminals of a battery.
❖ Series circuit has only one pathway of electric current to flow through.
❖ Parallel circuit has two or more pathways of electricity to flow through.
❖ Changing the number or type of components in a circuit affects the
brightness of the bulb.

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 Let Us Assess

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. In a series circuit, what happens when one bulb burns out?
A. the other bulb will continue to light
B. the other bulb will still function
C. the other bulb will explode
D. the other bulb will not light up anymore

2. The picture shows an electrical circuit.

This circuit is a series circuit because:

A. It has three (3) light bulbs.
B. It uses single battery only.
C. The same current flows through all light bulbs.
D. The electrical current is divided between the three light bulbs.

3. In a simple series circuit consisting of one 1.5V, wires and one bulb.
What will happen when the 1.5V battery is replaced with 1.3V battery?
A. The bulb glows dimmer.
B. The bulb glows brighter.
C. The bulb glows with the same level of brightness
D. The bulb “blows” and the circuit can no longer be used.

4. What happens when one bulb is removed from this circuit?

A. The battery will become stronger.

B. The other bulbs will get dimmer.
C. The other bulbs will get brighter.
D. The other bulbs will go out.

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5. Which circuit will have the brightest bulbs when the switch is closed?

A B C

A. circuit A
B. circuit B
C. circuit C
D. All will have the same brightness.

6. Which sentence describes the circuit below?

A. Energy will freely flow in this circuit.

B. The circuit will work because the circuit is closed.
C. The circuit will not work because there is no switch.
D. The circuit will not work because there is no energy source.

7. What will happen to the light bulb in a circuit if more batteries will be
added?
A. The light bulb will glow dimmer.
B. The light bulb will glow brighter.
C. The light bulb will explode.
D. Nothing will happen to the bulb.

8. When we remove one bulb from a three-bulb circuit, and the other two
bulbs go off, then the bulbs must have been connected in___
A. open circuit C. closed circuit
B. series circuit D. parallel circuit

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 9. What can you say about the series circuit with three (3) bulbs like the
one shown below?

A. A switch is never used.

B. There are many paths of electricity to take.
C. The remaining two bulbs stay lit if one burns out.
D. All the bulbs become dimmer if another bulb is added.

10. What happens when we use a longer wire in a two-bulb circuit?

A. The two bulbs will light up.
B. The two bulbs will burn brighter.
C. None of the two bulbs will light up.
D. The bulbs cannot make the circuit function.

Let Us Enhance

Activity 3: My Circuit Story

Write a short story about circuit using the information in Activity 2. Follow
the rubric below as your guide in writing.

My Circuit Story
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 Rubric for the Short Story
Indicators Points
• Legibly written 5
• Words/sentences/ideas are well- organized 10
• With correct punctuation marks 5
• With proper margin and indention 5
TOTAL 25

Let Us Reflect

Imagining a world without any use of electricity is very difficult these days.
Small things like a study lamp to big things like a plane, requires electricity
to operate. Thus, making electricity very important anywhere.

Even in our own household, many appliances which are simple to use and
made for the convenience of our day to day activities, use electricity to
function.

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 Answer Key

5. C 10. A
4. D 9. D
B 5.
D 4. 3. A 8. B
C 3.
2. C 7. B
D 2.
B 1. 1. D 6. D
Let Us Try Let Us Assess Let Us Assess

Activity 1
1. The other bulb will not light up bec. There is only one pathway of eletricity
2. The other bulbs will still light up bec. There are many pathways of electricity
Conclusion: There are effects to the light bulbs if we change the number or components in a circuit.

Activity 2
1. The materials needed in order to make the bulb to light up are the switch, battery, and wire.
2. Electricity must travel from positive to negative terminals of a battery.
3. Series circuit has only one pathway for an electric current to flow. So when one bulb is loosened or
busted, all the other bulbs will not light up.
4. Parallel circuit has two or more pathways for an electric current to flow. So when one bulb is loosened,
taken or burned out, the other bulbs will still light up.

Activity 3 (Use the rubric below in checking the short story.)

Indicators Points
• Legibly written 5
• Words/sentences/ideas are well- organized 10
• With correct punctuation marks 5
• With proper margin and indention 5
TOTAL 25

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 References

Electricity Quiz, Quizizz, last modified on June 2016, https://quizizz.

com/admin/quiz/573298be6a8918854a5476ac/elect

Evelyn T. Sarte, Ednaliza R. Garcia, Eliza A. Lopez, Mary Jean G. dela Cruz,
and Harold A. Arradaza 2016. Science Beyond Borders pp 144-147 1253
G. Araneta Avenue, Quezon City Philippines, Vibal Group, Inc.

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