Electricity

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to explain the

concept of electricity.

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to describe what

electricity is.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word electricity?

What is electricity?
You may associate the word electricity to devices such as lights, television, mobile
phone, or computer. Indeed, electricity powers on these devices.

What is Electricity?
Electricity is a type of energy used to power machines and electrical devices. It is due to
the presence of electrical charges.

When the charges are not moving, it is called static electricity. When the charges are
moving, it is called current electricity or electric current.

What is an Electric Circuit ？

An electric circuit is like a pathway where charges can flow continuously. This means
that the charges move from its source to a device and then back to it source again.

How do you make an electric circuit?

•power source - a battery or the wall outlet
•conductor - conducting wires that carry the charges
•load - the device that is powered on (e.g. light bulb)
Electricity is the energy associated with moving electrical charges
specifically electrons.

One of the most prominent scientists in the development of electricity

is Benjamin Franklin and his kite experiment. Through his
experiment, he was able to determine that lightning is an electrical
discharge.
Types of Electricity

Electricity can either be static or current.

Static Electricity

Static electricity is the type of electricity where there is an accumulation of imbalanced electrical
charges on the surface of a material, usually on an insulator. There is no current flowing through the
material.
You often experience static electricity when materials are rubbed together like that when you use a
plastic comb in combing your hair and the comb attracts bits of paper. Lightning is caused by static
electricity.

Current Electricity

Current electricity is the type of electricity that where the electrons flow through a conductor. The
movement of electrons is from the negative end to the positive end. Since the electrons are negatively
charged, the current flows from the negative to the positive point within an electrical circuit.
It is involved in powering most of the devices that you use such as your gadgets, your appliances at
home, and even automobiles.
Current electricity can be generated from different sources.
The combustion of fossil fuels is the most common source
of electrical energy. Electricity can also be generated from
hydropower plants where potential water resources are
used to generate power; geothermal power plants which
use the internal heat of the Earth; wind turbines which use
air to generate current; and solar panels which capture
solar energy to generate electricity.
Safety Measures when Dealing with Electricity

Electricity can be dangerous. Here are important things to remember when dealing with
electrical plugs and cords:

1. Do not play with the wall outlet. Do not insert anything to it except for the proper plug.

2. Hold the plug when unplugging something from the wall, do not pull the cord.

3. Never put plugged electronic devices into the water.

4. Do not place items on top of electrical cords.

Research on the protective clothing and tools an electrician wears or uses
on his/her work.

What are these clothes and tools made of? How do they protect the
electrician from being electrocuted?
What term refers to the bright flash of electricity produced by a thunderstorm?

What are the things in your house that use electrical energy?

Electricity is a type of energy used to power machines and

electrical devices. It is due to the presence of electrical charges.

Electricity is the energy associated with moving electrical

charges specifically electrons.
QUIZ
 _______ is a type of energy used to power machines and electrical devices.

Write your answer into the box

Electricity is a type of energy used to power machines and

electrical devices. It is due to the presence of electrical
charges.
What is the term that refers to charges that do not move, but build up in one place?

When the charges not moving, it is called static electricity.

An electric __________ is like a pathway where charges can flow continuously.

Write your answer into the box

An electric circuit is like a pathway where charges can flow

continuously.
Which of the following is true about current electricity?

You can select multiple answers.

Current electricity is the flow or movement of charges

from one point to another.
Which of the following is true about an electric circuit?

An electric circuit is like a pathway where charges can flow

continuously. This means that the charges move from its
source to a device and then back to it source again.
Which of the following are components of an electric circuit?

You can select multiple answers.

An electric circuit is composed of a power source,

conductor, and load.
Which of the following is true about the wires used in an electric circuit?

You can select multiple answers.

The conducting wires carry the charges.

What is the role of a battery in an electric circuit?

You can select multiple answers.

The battery is the power source of a simple electric circuit.

It provides the electrical charges that flow through the
circuit.
Which of the following may happen when you place things on top of electrical cords?

You can select multiple answers.

Do not place items on top of electrical cords. The cords

may be broken or damaged. Broken or cut cords are
dangerous when electricity flows through them.
Which of the following may happen when you place plugged electronic devices into the water?

Select your answer:

Never put plugged electronic devices into the water. Water

is a conductor of electricity. You may be electrocuted.
Which of the following forms of energy is associated with moving electrical charges?

Electricity is the energy associated with moving electrical

charges specifically electrons.
Who among the following is one of the most prominent scientist in the development of electricity?

One of the most prominent scientists in the development

of electricity is Benjamin Franklin and his kite
experiment. Through his experiment, he was able to
determine that lightning is an electrical discharge.
Which type of electricity involves the flow of electrons through a conductive material?

Current electricity is the type of electricity where the

electrons flow through a conductor.
What type of electricity where electrical charges accumulate on the surface of an insulating material?

Static electricity is the type of electricity where there is an

accumulation of imbalanced electrical charges on the
surface of a material, usually on an insulator. There is no
current flowing through the material.
How is static electricity usually produced?

Static electricity is usually produced by rubbing things

together.
In what direction do electrons move in a conductor?

In current electricity, the movement of electrons is from

the negative end to the positive end. Since the electrons
are negatively charged, the current flows from the
negative to the positive point within an electrical circuit.
Which of the following uses electrical energy for them to work properly?

Select multiple answers.

A washing machine and a cellular phone need electricity

to function properly.
Which of the following is the most common source of electricity?

The combustion of fossil fuels is the most common source

of electricity.
Which of the following uses the movement of air in generating electricity?

Wind turbines use the movement of air in generating

electricity.
Which of the following uses the natural heat inside the Earth in generating electricity?

Geothermal power plants use the natural heat inside the

Earth in generating electricity.