Flow of Electricity Learning Targets
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I can demonstrate that the flow of electricity in circuits requires a complete path through which an electric current can pass and can produce, light, heat, and sound. (5 th grade Readiness Standard)
 I know what can conduct or insulate electric energy (5 th Grade Readiness Standard)
electrical energy: is energy carried by tiny particles called electrons moving from one place to another in wires, light bulbs, or motors
flow of electricity: the movement of electricity through a closed circuit
conductor: allows electricity to pass through
insulator: stops the flow of electricity
series circuit: circuit in which electric current only follows one path
parallel circuit: circuit in which the electric current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit
electric current: the flow of electricity through a conductor that can produce light, heat and sound
closed circuit or complete circuit: is the loop through which electric current travels. The loop is not broken
(like a necklace). Therefore the electricity can flow.
open circuit or incomplete circuit: has at least one break in the loop that interrupts the flow of electricity
switch: control for opening or closing a circuit
Flow of Electricity Learning Targets
 I can demonstrate that the flow of electricity in circuits requires a complete path through which an electric current can pass and can produce, light, heat, and sound. (5 th grade Readiness Standard)

I know what can conduct or insulate electric energy (5 th Grade Readiness Standard)
electrical energy: is energy carried by tiny particles called electrons moving from one place to another in wires, light bulbs, or motors
flow of electricity: the movement of electricity through a closed circuit
conductor: allows electricity to pass through
insulator: stops the flow of electricity
series circuit: circuit in which electric current only follows one path
parallel circuit: circuit in which the electric current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit
electric current: the flow of electricity through a conductor that can produce light, heat and sound
closed circuit or complete circuit: is the loop through which electric current travels. The loop is not broken
(like a necklace). Therefore the electricity can flow.
open circuit or incomplete circuit: has at least one break in the loop that interrupts the flow of electricity
switch: control for opening or closing a circuit