Grade 5 · Science · Lesson 14

Electricity & Simple Circuits

Electricity is the movement of tiny particles called electrons through a material that lets them flow. When electrons move in a complete loop, they form an electric current. We use that current to power lights, screens, motors, and almost every device you can think of.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify the main parts of a simple electric circuit
2Describe the role of the battery, wire, switch, and bulb
3Compare series and parallel circuits
4Explain how a switch controls the flow of electricity

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