Electrical Circuits Day 1

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Electrical circuits are the paths that allow current to flow around a loop.
Everything plugs into the outlet that is connected to the circuits in the walls of your home. These are connected to the neighborhood circuit and finally to the power company.

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​Electrical Circuits

Power is the rate at which an electrical circuit transfers energy.

Scientists measure power in watts (w).

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Power

1- Power Source - battery or plug
2- Conductor - cooper wires
3- Load - needs electricity to run
a. examples - fan and lightbulb

3 Key components of Electrical circuits

Notice that electricity runs in a circle with no starting point or ending point.

Electrons flow continuously.

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What do you think the arrows represent?

​Closed Circuit

Electricians install electrical circuits in houses and businesses.

Become by:
- Technical School
- Apprenticeship

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Career: Electricians

​Gather from your Green Box:
- green blocks
- blocks with wires attached
- light bulb
- yellow battery pack

​​Let's Make a Closed Circuit!

​Remember there is
NO SCHOOL on MONDAY!

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