Grade 4 · Science · Lesson 36

Make an electric circuit

An electric circuit is a closed path through which electric current flows. For a circuit to work, there must be a complete, unbroken path from the energy source and back again. In this project lesson you will review how circuits work, the parts that make them up, and the difference between series and parallel connections.

What this lesson teaches

1Describe what an electric circuit is and what makes it complete
2Identify the main components of a circuit: battery, wire, bulb, and switch
3Distinguish between conductors and insulators
4Compare open and closed circuits
5Explain the difference between series and parallel circuits

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