The Ins and Outs of Elementary Electricity
A Treasure Hunt on Electrical Circuits

created by bmccrae
Allen Frear

Introduction | The Questions | Internet Resources

Introduction
Welcome to the exciting world of ELECTRICITY! Electricity is something we use every day. It is all around us. Where ever you go electricity is there. However, not many people really know what it is or how it works. You are about to learn! Below is a list of questions to guide you through your journey into this electrifying world. Surf the links on this page to find answers to the questions. Then discuss your findings with your group.

Questions
  1. 1. What is electricity?

    2. How is electricity used?

    3. What is needed for electricity to work?

    4. Can all materials transport electricity?

    5. If not, What are some of the materials that can and some of the ones that can’t?

    6. What is a form of portable electrical power?

    7. What is a circuit?

    8. How is a circuit made?

    9. Are there different types of circuits?





The Internet Resources

The Big Question
Now that you have investigated the world of electricity, use what you have learned to complete the following task. You may work with your group, a partner, or by yourself.
Your teacher has never taught the electricity unit before. He has just built a simple serries circuit for the first time, and he cannot get it to work. Using the information you have gathered, construct a list of steps he can take to troubleshoot (figure out) why the circuit will not work.




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