Electricity Webquest
Process
1. Find out how electricity works by clicking on the "Simple Circuits" Complete worksheet as you study Simple Circuits
2. Read the information about the introduction of circuits then do the 4 activities:
Circuits
Symbols
Switches
Changing Circuits
After exploring the 4 activities above take the following short quiz about circuits
3. Explore the activity and take the quiz on circuits and record your score in the form below
Activity & Changing Circuits Quiz
Activity & Circuits and Conductors Quiz
Record your scores to the quizzes below, after completing both quizzes then click the submit button
4. Now log onto Study Island and take 20 questions at the 5th grade Science on "Electrical Energy"
5. Practice for your future in electronics by using the symbols you have learned about to create a diagram of a simple circuit on the "Diagram a Circuit" worksheet that you will receive from your teacher
Have the teacher sign your "Diagram a Circuit" worksheet and turn it into the assignment box before going to the next step Don't forget to put your name on the worksheet before turning it into the assignment box
The circuit can be of a light, motor OR buzzer.
Choose only 1
You may return to the activity for review of the symbols or go to the following link on electronic symbols
6. Now log onto Study Island and take 20 questions at the 7th grade Science on "Electricity and Magnetism"
Electronic Symbols
7. Electricity is a very widely used form of energy. We use it in the home and at school, in the workplace and for recreation. It can give us pleasure and comfort. However, it can also be dangerous. It can give us a shock, a burn, or even kill us.
Your next mission is to investigate how electricity is a danger to us in various situations and list safety rules about electricity on your safety worksheet. You must include at least five safety rules about electricity.
You may not COPY the rules word for word. To receive credit, the rules MUST be in your own words
Your next mission is to investigate how electricity is a danger to us in various situations and list safety rules about electricity on your safety worksheet. You must include at least five safety rules about electricity.
You may not COPY the rules word for word. To receive credit, the rules MUST be in your own words
Electrical Safety Rules
Record your safety rules below. Make sure you put the rules in your own words. Do not copy and paste
8. Now log onto Study Island and take 20 questions at the 8th grade Science on "Electricity and Magnetism"
9. Explore Electricity by choosing several links to discover various aspects of electricity