A simple circuit micro-lesson

Sophie

Science

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Learning time

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A simple electrical circuit is made-up of a battery, wires that connect to the positive and negative ends of the battery, and a light bulb or any other device that uses electrical energy. Interestingly, electricity will only travel around the circuit that is complete. This means that there are no gaps in the circuit. If you wish to create a gap in the circuit, you can use a device called a switch. A switch will create a gap in the circuit that can be used to turn the light bulb or device in the circuit on and off. If you wish to make the bulb in the circuit brighter, you can add more batteries. This will increase the amount of electrical energy within the circuit.

Answer time

Kids earn more screen time by answering fun educational questions.

Here are some example of questions about this video that kids may be asked in the 1Question app to earn screen time.

A switch be used to turn other devices in the circuit on and off. True or false?

1) TRUE

2) FALSE
Adding more batteries to a simple circuit will make the bulb brighter. True or false?

1) TRUE

2) FALSE
Electricity will travel around a circuit that has a gap in it. True or false?

1) FALSE

2) TRUE
In a simple circuit, the wires need to connect to the ________ and ________ ends of the battery.

1) Positive and negative

2) Positive and positive

3) Negative and negative

4) Blue and blue
Which device can be used to create a gap in a circuit?

1) A switch

2) A buzzer

3) A motor

4) A light bulb

Recreational screen time

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Sophie

A former Science subject leader and primary school teacher with four years of experience. I am passionate about Science teaching and learning and believe it empowers children to understand the world around them!

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