S5P2A - Electricity

neutrons

static electricity

insulator

conductor

neutral

positive

negative

The tiny particles called atoms are the basic building blocks of all matter

A complete path around which electricity can flow.

The buildup of an electrical charge on the surface of an object. It's called this because the charges remain in one area rather than moving or "flowing" to another area.

Electricity that is brought under control by people.

neutral

positive

negative

electrons jump from one thing to another

magic happens

electrons flow through a wire

opposite charges

like charges

there would be no movement

towards each other

away from each other

quick release of energy

steady flow of electric current

human-harness

current used in the house

there would be no movement

towards each other

away from each other

Neutrons are located in the center of an atom

A light bulb turns on when the circuit is closed

An electromagnet picks up metal objects

a boy shocks his sister after sliding his feet across the carpet

After a rainstorm when they air is warm and humid

During the winter when the air is dry

After a lightning strike when the air is full of electricity

During the spring when the ground is wet

Lightning striking a building

Getting a shock from a doorknob

A hydroelectric dam

Socks from the dryer sticking together

Electricity is used where people live.

Materials must be used to create electricity.

A steady flow of electric current is needed in our homes.

Different amounts of electricity are used at different times

current electricity

static electricity

power source

insulator

Sarah quickly walks across the carpet in the socks and feels a small shock on her foot.

Sarah felt a small sting on her finger when she changed the lightbulb on her lamp.

Sarah was lightly shocked when she inserted the plug of her lamp in the wall socket.

Sarah accidently left her curling iron plugged in and burned her hand on the metal.

Static electricity is a quick release of energy.

Static electricity requires magnets and coils of wire.

Static electricity flows at a constant rate.

Static electricity always goes in the same direction.

The charge will disappear.

The chair will repel her.

She will get a light shock.

She will build up more charge.