Building simple circuits | Science | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What does a cell or battery do in a circuit?

light up

connect components

provide power ✓

make a noise

spin round
The basic elements of a circuit are called ______.

'components' ✓
Which image shows a bulb?
Which image shows a buzzer?
Which image shows a motor?
What do wires in a circuit do?

stop components from overheating

allow electricity to flow between components ✓

stop the components from moving around

Exit quiz

A complete electrical circuit is made when all the ______ are connected together correctly.

'components' ✓
What do scientists do in order to solve problems?

they must work with other scientists in a lab

they try out different ideas ✓

they work very quickly
Match the component to the description.

cell

⇔

a component which provides power to circuits and has one unit ✓

battery

⇔

a component which provides power and has more than one unit ✓
Which of these components is a device, powered by electricity?
In a circuit how should the wires be connected to the cell?

both wires on the negative end

both wires on the positive end

one wire on either the negative or positive end

one wire on the positive end and one on the negative end ✓
What do you call a circuit where all the components are connected together in the same loop?

single circuit

series circuit ✓

cereal circuit

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Key learning points

A complete electrical circuit is made when all components are connected together correctly.
Wires must be connected to the positive and negative end of the battery in a complete loop.
A series circuit is when all the components are in the same loop.
Scientists try out different ideas in order to solve problems.

Common misconception

Misconceptions associated with incomplete circuits: one wire to battery; connections to the same end of the battery; wires the wrong way around; not connecting clips to metal.

Children will be taught about the number of wires needed and how to connect to the battery. They will also be given the chance to explore circuit building themselves.

Keywords

Circuit - An electrical circuit is a closed loop or path that electricity can flow through to make a component work.
Components - Components are the parts of a circuit.
Complete - A complete electrical circuit is made when all components are connected together correctly and there are no breaks in the circuit.
Incomplete - An incomplete electrical circuit is made when the components are not connected together correctly or there are breaks in the circuit.
Series - A series circuit is when all the components are in the same loop.