Open vs Closed Circuits Independent Practice

Master open vs closed circuits with this fun practice worksheet!

Match the vocabulary words to the correct definitions. Circuit A path for electricity to flow through Load An object that uses electricity, like a fan, light bulb or motor Electricity A form of energy from moving electrons Current The flow of electricity around a circuit Wires used to connect the parts of the circuit, made out of a metal like copper Power Source The item which gives energy to the circuit Open vs. Closed Circuits Watch the video to refresh your memory about open closed circuits. Determine whether the light bulbs will light or will not light based on the circuit. will light will not light Determine if this is an open or closed circuit. open circuit closed circuit Impossible to determine from the picture. Tell whether the light bulbs will light or will not light based on the circuit. will light will not light Determine whether this is an open or closed circuit. open circuit closed circuit impossible to determine from picture. Is this circuit an open circuit or a closed circuit? open circuit closed circuit cannot determine from the picture Is this a open or closed circuit? open circuit closed circuit Impossible to determine from picture. Which of the following supplies energy in a closed circuit? A conductor A light bulb A wire A battery An incomplete circuit is shown.To complete the circuit, a wire should be placed from- Point D to Point C. Point B to Point C. Point B to Point D. Point A to Point D. A student began building a circuit to light a bulb.What else does the student need to create a closed circuit? More wire. A battery that has energy. Another bulb of the same size. Nothing needs to be done Sort the statements into open or closed circuits. Open Circuit A circuit that is not connected correctly The load(s) will not turn on Electrons will not flow There is not a complete path for the electrons to follow Closed Circuit A circuit that is connected correctly It will allow the electrons to flow There is a complete path for electrons to follow The load(s) will turn on Read the paragraph fill in the blanks using the click word bank. Electricity is a form of energy produced by the flow of charged particles, called electrons, around a path. This flow of particles is called a current. The currentmust have a complete or closed path to work.A complete path is like a circle. If the path is incomplete or open, it will not work. A circuit is another name for the path that electricity flows through.A circuit must have certain parts to work:Power Source- a battery or connection to another energy source. Electrons flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of a battery.Wires- made out of conductive material like copperto connect the parts of the circuit. They are usually wrapped with an insulator like rubber or plasticto protect us.Load- the object that uses electricity, like a fan, light or doorbell. Electricity is energy produced by moving particles called electrons around a complete path.Remember! Circuits are the path that electricity flows through. All the parts of the circuit must be connected or closed for the electricity to work. Which number represents the power source? 1 2 3 4 5 6 Which number will the electrons start flowing from? 1 2 3 4 5 6