electricity assignment grade 6

What is Electricity?

Electricity is the flow of electric charge. This charge can be positive or negative, and it is carried by tiny particles called electrons . The movement of these electrons creates an electric current, which can be used to power various devices and systems .

Types of Electricity

There are two main types of electricity: static and current. Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object, while current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor .

Electric Circuits

An electric circuit is a path that allows electric current to flow. It typically consists of a power source (such as a battery or generator), conductive wires, and a load (such as a light bulb or motor). Circuits can be either series, where the components are connected end-to-end, or parallel, where the components are connected across common points.

Conductors and Insulators

Conductors are materials that allow electric charge to flow easily, while insulators are materials that resist the flow of electric charge. Metals such as copper and aluminum are good conductors , while materials like rubber and plastic are insulators .

Basic Electrical Components

There are several basic components in electrical circuits , including resistors, capacitors, inductors, and diodes. These components control the flow of electric current and are fundamental to the operation of various electronic devices.

Electric Safety

It's important to be aware of electrical safety when working with electricity. This includes using insulated tools, avoiding water near electrical devices, and following proper procedures for handling and connecting electrical components.

Applications of Electricity

Electricity is used in a wide range of applications, including lighting, heating, communication , transportation , and countless electronic devices. Understanding the principles of electricity is essential for modern technological advancements.

Read More...

◂ Science Worksheets and Study Guides Sixth Grade. Electricity

The resources above cover the following skills:

• Download and Print thousands of standards-based ELA, Social Study, Science and Math Worksheets and Study Guides!
• Terms of Use
• Privacy Policy
• Membership Benefits
• Completing Worksheets Online
• Share to Google Classroom
• NewPathLearning

• ELECTRICITY

Electricity Assignments

FREE K-12 standards-aligned STEM

curriculum for educators everywhere!

Find more at TeachEngineering.org .

• TeachEngineering
• What Is Electricity?

Lesson What Is Electricity?

Grade Level: 5 (5-6)

Time Required: 1 hours 15 minutes

Lesson Dependency: None

Subject Areas: Physical Science, Physics, Science and Technology

NGSS Performance Expectations:

• Print lesson and its associated curriculum

Activities Associated with this Lesson Units serve as guides to a particular content or subject area. Nested under units are lessons (in purple) and hands-on activities (in blue). Note that not all lessons and activities will exist under a unit, and instead may exist as "standalone" curriculum.

• Is It Shocking?

TE Newsletter

Engineering connection, learning objectives, worksheets and attachments, more curriculum like this, pre-req knowledge, introduction/motivation, associated activities, lesson closure, vocabulary/definitions, user comments & tips.

An understanding of electricity is important for general technological literacy. In addition, many engineering careers require a fundamental knowledge of electricity in order to invent and design technologies and products that we depend upon every day. Electricity is present everywhere in our modern lives and engineers who specialize in electricity (electrical engineers) make that possible.

After this lesson, students should be able to:

• Relate the flow of electrons to current.
• Correlate the flow of water with the flow of electricity in a system.
• Explain that static electricity is the buildup of a charge (either net positive or net negative) over a surface.
• Compare and contrast two forms of electricity—current and static.
• Name a few engineering careers that involve electricity.

Educational Standards Each TeachEngineering lesson or activity is correlated to one or more K-12 science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) educational standards. All 100,000+ K-12 STEM standards covered in TeachEngineering are collected, maintained and packaged by the Achievement Standards Network (ASN) , a project of D2L (www.achievementstandards.org). In the ASN, standards are hierarchically structured: first by source; e.g. , by state; within source by type; e.g. , science or mathematics; within type by subtype, then by grade, etc .

Ngss: next generation science standards - science, international technology and engineering educators association - technology.

View aligned curriculum

Do you agree with this alignment? Thanks for your feedback!

State Standards

California - science, indiana - science, oklahoma - science.

Students should be familiar with different forms of energy, including exposure to the term "electrical energy," the basics of matter, and the structure of an atom.

(Write the following sentences on the classroom board, or ask a few students to do so.)

• Astrid turned on the computer.
• When someone shuffles their feet on the carpet, their hair gets crazy and stands up.
• I need to charge my cell phone battery.
• Lightning struck during the last storm.
• The engineer wired the circuit board.
• A lot of power is made in the desert using solar panels.
• After someone slides down the slide, they can shock you.

What do all these sentences have in common? (Give students some time to consider; listen to their ideas.) All these sentences involve electricity.

We use electricity every day, but you may not know what it is, how it works and how we can control it. So that you understand electricity, this lesson will build on the science you already know, such as energy, the parts of an atom and types of materials.

How many of these sentences involved an engineer or engineered technology? (See if students can figure it out; answer: 1, 3, 5 and 6.)

Everyone, take a moment to write a sentence that relates engineering and electricity? (Give students some time; then ask a few students to share their answers. As desired, provide additional information on the topic, such as: engineers make, control and give us ways to use electricity.)

Many fields of engineering require that people have a good understanding of electricity. For example, chemical engineers study the reactions responsible for producing charged particles to create electricity. Material engineers make many substances that serve as conductors and insulators. Electrical engineers are able to control electricity by changing the current or resistivity. This lesson covers the basics of electricity and materials so when we conduct the associated activity Is It Shocking? you can act as if you are engineers to select the best materials for retaining and releasing electricity.

Lesson Background and Concepts for Teachers

Prepare to show students the 19-slide What Is Electricity? Presentation , a PowerPoint® file, guided by the slide notes below. Note the critical thinking questions/answers included in the notes for slides 8, 10 and 12. For two simple classroom demos, have handy water and containers, and some inflated balloons.

Electricity is the flow or presence of charged particles (usually electrons). Remind students of the two types of charged particles in an atom (protons and electrons). Expect students to already have an appreciation for the importance of electricity, which can be cultivated by discussing as a class or creatively writing about what a day without electricity might be like (as provided on slides 1-2).

(Slide 1) While students are looking at the images of an electrical transmission tower and a wall of televisions in a store, ask them: How would your life be different with no electricity?

(Slide 2) Prompt: A power outage has just happened in your city. What actions from your daily life would not be possible without electricity? Use this hypothetical scenario to start a class discussion or creative writing exercise. For example, brainstorm as a class and then give students 15-20 minutes to write on their own.

Why do we bother learning about electricity? The point of the hooks in the first two slides is to emphasize that we constantly use electricity and that our lives would be dramatically different if we did not have access to electricity. Thus, understanding electricity is important in our daily lives.

(Slide 3) Topic preview: electricity, conductors, insulators, current, static charge.

(Slide 4) What are atoms? Expect the structure of an atom to be a review for students. If not, spend more time on this topic. Atoms are the basic unit of all elements of matter. They are made of electrons, protons and neutrons. The center nucleus contains the protons and neutrons.

(Slide 5) What are electrons? Electric charge is the physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when near other electrically charged matter. Two types of electric charges exist—positive and negative. Positively charged substances are repelled from other positively charged substances, but attracted to negatively charged substances; negatively charged substances are repelled from negatively charged substances and attracted to positively charged substances. An object is negatively charged if it has an excess of electrons; otherwise, it is positively charged or uncharged (neutral).

(Slide 6) Students may not have an understanding of flow. As necessary, clarify with a simple demo: Have students pour water from one container to another to provide a tangible understanding of the concept of flow. The key point is that flow is movement ! Technically, electricity is the flow of any charged particles. The mnemonic device of "ELECTRicity and ELECTRons" may help students remember.

(Slide 7) Conductors are materials that are good at conducting electricity! In conductors, electrons are free to move around and flow easily. This is not true for insulators, in which the electrons are more tightly bound to the nuclei (which we'll discuss next). When current is applied, electrons move in the same direction.

In preparation for review questions, ask students to think of other metals they know about. You may want to discuss the properties of metals (bendable/ductile, metallic in color) to review students' knowledge of materials.

(Slide 8) Metals, such as copper, are conductors. Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity.

Critical thinking question: How would we test whether something is a good conductor? Answer: By connecting a wire of the material we want to test to a low-voltage battery with a light bulb connected to it. (It may be helpful to draw a sketch of this setup on the classroom board.) If the tested wire is a good conductor, the bulb lights up.

(Slide 9) In insulators, the electrons are more tightly bound to the nuclei (plural for nucleus) of the atoms. So in these materials, the electrons do not flow easily. What are some everyday examples? For example, most of our homes have fiberglass insulation that prevents inside heat from FLOWING outside through the walls of our houses, and the foam cozy that keeps soda from warming in the hot summer air temperatures.

Think about safety measures for electricians. Where would you want to put insulators? (Answer: Anywhere around conductors that you might touch, such as wires that carry electricity.)

Are the words "conductor" and "insulator" antonyms or synonyms? (Answer: Antonyms, or opposites.)

Are insulators such as glass, wood and rubber considered metals or nonmetals? Think of the periodic table and the primary elemental components of these materials (silicon for glass, carbon for wood, and carbon and oxygen for rubber). (Answer: Nonmetals.)

(Slide 10) Rubber is an example of a good insulator. Critical thinking question: We know that insulators and conductors are opposites. Do you think rubber is a good or poor conductor? Why? (Answer: Since rubber is a good insulator, it must be a poor conductor because they are opposite properties.) When students answer correctly, click to reveal the "poor conductor" bullet.

(Slide 11) Is the photograph labeled correctly with which is the conductor and which is the insulator? (Answer: Yes, this picture is labeled correctly. Copper is a metal; most metals make good conductors. Current does not flow easily through rubber, which makes it a good insulator to wrap around the copper wire.)

(Slide 12) Next we'll discuss current, which is the flow of electricity/electrons. We often use water to understand electrical systems because of their similarities. For example, water can build up pressures, like in a dam, and flow like in a river. Electricity acts the same way.

Critical thinking question: What are some examples of how we use analogies to explain more complex scientific phenomena? Examples: Humans use stories like the Greek myths to explain seasons and sunrise/sunset. We often think of materials and animals as having human "personalities" and behaviors, like saying that conductors "direct" and move electrons.

(Slide 13) In water systems, current is the flow of water. In electrical systems, current is the flow of electrons. Refer to the drawings on this slide as you relate back to the water flow demo.

(Slide 14) Let's consider static charge. How can it be explained in our water system analogy? Dammed water collects (like in a dam), but cannot flow. Static charge, or static electricity, collects charge, but cannot flow. It may help to think of the mnemonic device of: "STATIc electricity is STATIonary"—it does not move. A situation when electrons are unable to move between atoms. Thus, charge collects in a similar way to how water collects behind a dam.

(Slide 15) While showing this slide, direct students to rub inflated balloons on the hair on their heads. Ask them: What makes your hair stand up? Objects may gain or lose electrons. Rubbing the balloon on hair causes more electrons to go onto the balloon from the hair. The hair loses electrons, thus becoming positively charged (net positive charge). The balloon becomes negatively charged (net negative charge). What does the term "net" mean? (Answer: "Net" means "total.")

(Slide16) Let's go through some review questions and answers. (Note: Click to reveal the answers.) Do you think electrical current flows more easily in conductors or insulators? (Answer: Electrical current flows more easily in conductors because electrons move better in conductors. Static electricity builds up more easily in insulators because electrons cannot move well in insulators.)

(Slide 17) What do we call the flow of charged particles? (Answer: Electricity.) Does it matter if the particles are positive or negative? (Answer: No, but typically electricity is the flow of electrons—negative charge.)

(Slide 18) We have shown that copper is a conductor. Name three more conductors. (Answers: Gold, silver and aluminum.) Where would an electrician use an insulator? What type of material would it be? Why would an electrician use an insulator? (Answer: Electricians use insulator material around electrical wires and the handles of tools and other equipment. Often, electricians use rubber as the material. Insulators protect electricians from electrical shock because current does not travel very well through insulators.)

(Slide 19) If you wanted to design an electrical system that stored static electricity, would you use a conductor or an insulator? Why? (Answer: To build a static electricity storage system, you would want to use an insulator, because insulators reduce electron flow.)

(If students have had exposure to analogies, which is part of the sixth-grade curriculum in many states, use the analogy question. If not, students may need assistance on how analogies work.) Finish the analogy: River IS TO water molecules AS wire is to ______. (Answer: Electrons.)

Watch this activity on YouTube

After completing the associated static electricity activity, have students recap the activity using scientific terms to explain what happened. Then re-emphasize the water analogy to cement the connection. Ask a few additional real-world application questions:

• Describe how engineers might control electricity in a television: What if they wanted more electricity? (Answer: Increase the current.)
• What if they wanted to protect themselves and you from electrocution? (Answer: Use an insulator.)

atom: The basic unit of all elements of matter.

conductor: A substance that allows the easy movement of electricity.

current: Something that flows, such as a stream of water, air or electrons, in a definite direction.

electricity: The presence or movement of electric charges. Electric charge occurs when a net difference in charged particles (such as proton or electrons) exists.

electron: A particle in an atom that has a negative charge, and acts as the primary carrier of electricity.

insulator: A substance that does not allow the easy movement of electricity.

proton: A particle located in the nucleus of an atom that has a positive electrical charge.

static electricity: A stationary electric charge buildup on an insulating material.

Pre-Lesson Assessment

Discussion : As presented in the Introduction/Motivation section, guide students to realize that the five sentences on the classroom board all involve electricity. Further, have students pick out which of the sentences involve engineers and electricity. Then, have students write their own scenarios involving electricity and engineers. It may be helpful to prompt that engineers think of, design, make and control ways to use electricity.

Post-Introduction Assessment

Critical Thinking Questions : As part of the What Is Electricity? Presentation , critical thinking questions and answers are included in the notes for slides 8, 10 and 12. They are also suitable as classroom board questions or handwritten quiz questions.

Review Questions: Test students' understanding of electricity basics by asking them the seven review questions at the end of the What Is Electricity? Presentation (slides 16-19). Click to reveal the answer after each question. Alternatively, similar questions are provided in the pre-activity Electricity Review Worksheet attachment in the associated activity.

Lesson Summary Assessment

Tiny Pen Pals : To test for understanding of electrical terms, give students the Particle Pen Pals Assignment , which asks them to use terms learned in the lesson in context to describe electricity through storytelling: Pretend you are an electron and you are writing a letter to your favorite proton telling him/her that you are moving away. In this creative writing exercise, students are asked to use at least four of the following terms provided in a word bank on the handout: electricity, atom, static electricity, proton, neutron, electron, conductor, insulator and current.

Lesson Extension Activities

Assign students to investigate and research different professions in electricity and/or involving knowledge of electrical systems, as outlined in the Electrical Careers Research Project Handout . Have students present their summary paragraphs to the rest of the class.

This lesson introduces the concept of electricity by asking students to imagine what their life would be like without electricity. Students learn that electrons can move between atoms, leaving atoms in a charged state.

Students come to understand static electricity by learning about the nature of electric charge, and different methods for charging objects. In a hands-on activity, students induce an electrical charge on various objects, and experiment with electrical repulsion and attraction.

Students gain an understanding of the difference between electrical conductors and insulators, and experience recognizing a conductor by its material properties. In a hands-on activity, students build a conductivity tester to determine whether different objects are conductors or insulators.

Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of electricity. They address questions such as "How is electricity generated?" and "How is it used in every-day life?" Illustrative examples of circuit diagrams are used to help explain how electricity flows.

"Electricity." Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc. Accessed August 11, 2014. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/182915/electricity

Headlam, Catherine (ed.). The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia. New York, NY: Kingfisher Books, 1993.

Muir, Hazel. Science in Seconds:200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant . New York, NY: Quercus, 2013.

Contributors

Supporting program, acknowledgements.

The contents of this digital library curriculum were developed by the Renewable Energy Systems Opportunity for Unified Research Collaboration and Education (RESOURCE) project in the College of Engineering under National Science Foundation GK-12 grant no. DGE 0948021. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policies of the National Science Foundation, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government.

Last modified: January 28, 2021

Addition (Basic)

Addition (Multi-Digit)

Algebra & Pre-Algebra

Comparing Numbers

Daily Math Review

Division (Basic)

Division (Long Division)

Hundreds Charts

Measurement

Multiplication (Basic)

Multiplication (Multi-Digit)

Order of Operations

Place Value

Probability

Skip Counting

Subtraction

Telling Time

Word Problems (Daily)

More Math Worksheets

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension Gr. 1

Reading Comprehension Gr. 2

Reading Comprehension Gr. 3

Reading Comprehension Gr. 4

Reading Comprehension Gr. 5

Reading Comprehension Gr. 6

Reading & Writing

Reading Worksheets

Cause & Effect

Fact & Opinion

Fix the Sentences

Graphic Organizers

Synonyms & Antonyms

Writing Prompts

Writing Story Pictures

Writing Worksheets

More ELA Worksheets

Consonant Sounds

Vowel Sounds

Consonant Blends

Consonant Digraphs

Word Families

More Phonics Worksheets

Early Literacy

Build Sentences

Sight Word Units

Sight Words (Individual)

More Early Literacy

Punctuation

Subjects and Predicates

More Grammar Worksheets

Spelling Lists

Spelling Grade 1

Spelling Grade 2

Spelling Grade 3

Spelling Grade 4

Spelling Grade 5

Spelling Grade 6

More Spelling Worksheets

Chapter Books

Charlotte's Web

Magic Tree House #1

Boxcar Children

More Literacy Units

Animal (Vertebrate) Groups

Butterfly Life Cycle

Electricity

Matter (Solid, Liquid, Gas)

Simple Machines

Space - Solar System

More Science Worksheets

Social Studies

Maps (Geography)

Maps (Map Skills)

More Social Studies

Mother's Day

Father's Day

More Holiday Worksheets

Puzzles & Brain Teasers

Brain Teasers

Logic:  Addition Squares

Mystery Graph Pictures

Number Detective

Lost in the USA

More Thinking Puzzles

Teacher Helpers

Teaching Tools

Award Certificates

More Teacher Helpers

Pre-K and Kindergarten

Alphabet (ABCs)

Numbers and Counting

Shapes (Basic)

More Kindergarten

Worksheet Generator

Word Search Generator

Multiple Choice Generator

Fill-in-the-Blanks Generator

More Generator Tools

Full Website Index

Electricity Worksheets

Here is our collection of printable science worksheets for teaching students about static and current electricity.

Current Electricity

Logged in members can use the Super Teacher Worksheets filing cabinet to save their favorite worksheets.

Quickly access your most used files AND your custom generated worksheets!

Please login to your account or become a member and join our community today to utilize this helpful feature.

Static Electricity

Electricity poem.

Learn about magnets and magnetism with these science printables.

Full index of the science worksheets available on STW

Sample Worksheet Images

PDF with answer key:

PDF no answer key:

WorkSheets Buddy

Download Math, Science, English and Many More WorkSheets

Grade 6 Electricity and Circuits Worksheets

A. Fill in the Blanks: 1. A device that is used to break an electric circuit is called ………………. . 2. An electric cell has ……………….. terminals. 3. ………………….. is a source of electricity.. 4. An electric bulb has a ……………… that is connected to its terminals. 5. …………………… is the combination of two or more cells.

B. State True or False:

1. Electric current can flow through metals. ………………………….. 2. Instead of metal wires, a jute string can be used to make a circuit. ……………… 3. Electric current can pass through a sheet of thermocol. ………………………… 4. In an electric circuit source of electricity is bulb. ………………………….. 5. Paper is a good conductor of electricity. …………………………..

• CBSE Worksheets for Class 6 Science Electricity and Circuits Assignment
• CBSE Worksheets for Class 6 Science Electricity Assignment

C. Answer the following questions in short:

D. Tick (✓) the Correct Option:

1. Which of the folk g is a conductor? (a) Glass (b) Steel (c) Air (d) Paper

2. The closed path in which the current flows is called (a) current (b) conductor (c) circuit (d) bulb

3. A filament is used in a: (a) bulb (b) battery (c) cell (d) switch

4. The insulating material on electric wires can be: (a) aluminium (b) copper (c) enamel (d) plastic

5. An ordinary cell has a: (a) copper rod (b) carbon rod (c) zinc can (d) plastic cap

E. Match the following:

F. Think of six activities which use electric current. Also, name the devices used to perform the activity.

G. The inside of the torch has drawn in the fig. given below. When we close the switch, the circuit is completed and the bulb glows. Draw a red line on the figure indicating the complete circuit:

H. Fill in the blanks in the Table and add more examples to the list:

Electric circuits worksheets with answers pdf

Worksheets for Class 6 Science

Share this:.

• Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

Notify me of new posts by email.

electricity grade 6

All Formats

Resource types, all resource types.

• Rating Count
• Price (Ascending)
• Price (Descending)
• Most Recent

Electricity grade 6

Electricity Workbook ( Grade 6 Ontario Science)

• Easel Activity

Grade 6 - Electricity - Ontario Science 2022 Curriculum STEM

• Google Apps™

Grade 6 , Unit 3: Electricity and Electrical Devices (Ontario Science)

Grade 6 Science Electricity Unit Ontario Curriculum

Electricity Unit for Google Slides™ ( Grade 6 Science)

• Google Slides™

Grade 6 Science Bundle - Biodiversity, Space, Electricity , Flight

Ontario Grade 6 Science - Electricity & Electrical Devices - Full Inquiry Unit

Grade 6 Science - Electricity Unit in French

Grade 6 Science - Electricity Unit

Electricity Unit ~ Grade 6 (5 Lessons, Check-ins, Answers +)

Ontario Science: Grade 6 Electricity

• Google Drive™ folder

Saskatchewan - Science - Grade 6 - Understanding Electricity

ONTARIO SCIENCE: Grade 6 Electricity - DIGITAL WORKBOOK

Grade 6 Science - Understanding Electricity

French Science Grade 6 Electricity and Energy - Sciences 6e L'électricité

( Grade 6 ) Digital Learning Task Board: Electricity (Ontario Science)

Electricity Grade 6 Science Unit

Grade 6 Ontario Science Electricity Unit Strand C- ESL and Special Ed Created

Electricity Digital Escape Room Grade 6 Science Ontario

Electricity Grade 6 Bundle

EQAO Prep: Reading Comprehension Package [Ontario Grade 6 Current Electricity ]

Electricity Modified Booklet Grade 6 Science

Electricity Board Game Project for Google Slides™ ( Grade 6 Science)

• Internet Activities

Electricity STEM Activities ( Grade 6 Ontario Science)

• We're hiring
• Help & FAQ
• Privacy policy
• Student privacy
• Terms of service
• Tell us what you think

Grade 6 Electricity Unit – Three-Part Culminating Project

Categories: Lab/Student Activity

• Visit Website

Related Resources:

Our relationship with the stars and how we came to be.

Categories: Lab/Student Activity , Lesson Plan

Through a series of explorations, students will examine our relationship with the celestial bodies and consider how these bodies have benefited humanity and influenced life on Earth. Students will... read more

Spice Up Assessment With Plickers

Categories: General Interest , Lab/Student Activity

After learning an entire unit, many students find it a daunting task to work through assigned review questions to prepare for final evaluations. One of the many strategies that we use in teaching to... read more

PREPARING OURSELVES FOR NATURAL DISASTERS: HOW DO WE INNOVATE OUR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF STRONG AND STABLE STRUCTURES AND THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND US TO HELP PEOPLE SURVIVE A TSUNAMI?

Categories: Lab/Student Activity , Unit Plan

In this inquiry, students will understand and learn more about the devastating effects of a Tsunami. What causes tidal waves with such force? They will also learn how plants and soils help to... read more

Moved Permanently

The document has been permanently moved.

Search Form

Electricity and Circuit Notes

- Introduction

- Sources of energy

- Electric current

   - Working of an electric bulb

   - Sources of Electric current

   - Common Sources of Electric Current

   - Flow of electric current

- Simple electric circuit

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

•    Electricity is a basic part of nature and it is one of our most widely used forms of energy.

•    Electricity play an important role in our day to day life.

•    We are dependent on many electrical and electronic appliances to do our daily chores smoothly.

For e.g. Television, Refrigerator, Fan, tube-light and many more.

•   Before electricity generation began slightly over 100 years ago, houses were lit with kerosene lamps, food was cooled in iceboxes, and rooms were warmed by wood-burning or coal-burning stoves.

Definition of electricity:

•   Electricity is a form of energy. In other words electricity is the flow of electrons.

Sources of energy

SOURCES OF ENERGY

•    C oal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power and other natural sources, are called primary sources of energy and electricity is the secondary energy source , that is obtained from the conversion of other sources of energy.

•    Thunder and lightning are due to naturally generated electricity.

•    In a lightening stroke, a very large amount of charge flows through the air, heating it up to produce the bright light. Air expands rapidly on heating producing a large sound.

Discovery of the fact that lightening is electricity by Benjamin Franklin:

Electric current

ELECTRIC CURRENT

•    Most of the electric and electronic appliances that we use in our day to day life work when an electric current flows through them.

•    An electric current is a flow of electric charge through an electrical conductor.

•    Electric current flows when there is voltage present across a conductor.

      e.g. electric bulb.

• CBSE Notes For Class 6
• Class 6 Science Notes
• Chapter 12: Electricity And Circuits

Electricity and Circuits Class 6 Notes - Chapter 12

According to the CBSE Syllabus 2023-24, this chapter has been renumbered as Chapter 9.

The Electric Cell

• Current is the flow of particles in a particular direction. For example, air currents that cause winds or water currents.
• When particles flow in an electric circuit to produce electricity, it is called an electric current.

Electric Current

The flow of electric charges in a circuit is called an electric current. The direction is taken from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of the battery in an external circuit.

For more information on the Flow of Current, watch the below video

To know more about Electric Current, visit the link below;

Electric Cell

• A cell is a source of electric power created inside by internal chemical reactions.
• When the chemicals inside the cell are exhausted, the cell needs to be replaced by a new one.
• Cells have two terminals: a positive and a negative terminal. In order for current to flow, the positive terminal must be connected to the negative terminal, and this polarity must be maintained.

To know more about Electric Cell, visit the link below;

Bulb Connected to an Electric Cell

• An electric wire is a conducting path in an electric circuit through which current flows.
• It is usually made out of a metal that is a good conductor of electricity.

Electric Bulb, and its Working

• It consists of a thin wire that glows due to the passage of current. This is known as the filament.
• An electric circuit provides a closed path for the current to flow. The terminals of the bulb are connected by wires to the electric cell.
• Sometimes the bulb does not glow as the filament gets fused (breaks) due to overheating.

An Electric Circuit

Electric circuit.

• A closed-loop path, which the current takes, is known as an electric circuit.
• When the path of the circuit is closed, current flows through it.
• When there is a break in the path (the switch is open), then the circuit is open and not conducting, so the current does not flow.

To know more about Circuit Component, visit the link below;

Circuit Component

An Electric Switch

Electric switches.

• Devices that are used to connect the circuit or break it.
• When the switch is connected, we call it ON, and when it’s not in contact (or open) with the circuit, the switch is OFF.​​​​​​

To know more about Electricity and Circuit, visit the link below;

Electricity and Circuit – Conductors and Insulators

Conductors and insulators

• Any material that allows the electric current to pass through it is called the conductor. For example, metals like copper
• Materials that do not allow the free flow of current through them are known as bad conductors or insulators. For example, rubber and plastic

For more information on Electricity, watch the below video

Learn more about Electricity and Circuits from the topics given below:

Frequently Asked Questions on CBSE Class 6 Science Notes Chapter 12 Electricity and Circuits

What is the flow of current.

Current flow basically means the flow of electric charges with respect to time.

What is an electric cell?

An electric cell is a device which converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

Who invented electricity?

Benjamin Franklin had one of the greatest scientific minds of his time. He was interested in many areas of science, and made many discoveries. In the mid-1700s, he became interested in electricity.

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your Mobile number and Email id will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Request OTP on Voice Call

Post My Comment

• Share Share

Register with BYJU'S & Download Free PDFs

Register with byju's & watch live videos.

Grade 6 Electricity and Circuits Worksheets

A. Fill in the Blanks: 1. A device that is used to break an electric circuit is called ………………. . 2. An electric cell has ……………….. terminals. 3. ………………….. is a source of electricity.. 4. An electric bulb has a ……………… that is connected to its terminals. 5. …………………… is the combination of two or more cells. B. State True or False: 1. Electric current can flow through metals. ………………………….. 2. Instead of metal wires, a jute string can be used to make a circuit. ……………… 3. Electric current can pass through a sheet of thermocol. ………………………… 4. In an electric circuit source of electricity is bulb. ………………………….. 5. Paper is a good conductor of electricity. …………………………..

• CBSE Worksheets for Class 6 Science Electricity and Circuits Assignment
• CBSE Worksheets for Class 6 Science Electricity Assignment

F. Think of six activities which use electric current. Also, name the devices used to perform the activity. Example:

Worksheets for Class 6 Science

Sixth Grade, Electricity & Electronics STEM Activities for Kids (12 results)

Explore Our Science Videos

• Toggle navigation

• CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO)
• CREST Science Olympiad (CSO)
• CREST English Olympiad (CEO)
• CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO)
• CREST Cyber Olympiad (CCO)
• CREST Mental Maths Olympiad (CMMO)
• International Green Warrior Olympiad (IGWO)
• CREST International Drawing Olympiad (CIDO)
• CREST International Spell Bee Summer (CSB)
• CREST International Spell Bee Winter (CSBW)
• International Teacher Olympiads
• Teacher Mathematics Olympiad
• Teacher Science Olympiad
• Teacher English Olympiad
• Exam Syllabus
• Sample Papers
• Previous Year Papers
• Marking Scheme
• Cut-Offs & Ranking Criteria
• Awards & Recognition
• Subject Rankers
• Subject Cut-Off
• Zone Definition
• Green Warrior Initiatives
• Rankholder's Gallery
• Testimonials
• Olympiad Exam Blog
• WhatsApp Channel
• Olympiad Books
• Live Classes
• Mental Mathematics Olympiad (CMMO)
• Green Warrior Olympiad (IGWO)
• Country Wise Olympiads
• Student Registration
• Teacher Registration
• School Registration
• Become a Coordinator
• Special Needs Kids
• CMO arrow_drop_down
• CSO arrow_drop_down
• CEO arrow_drop_down
• CRO arrow_drop_down
• CCO arrow_drop_down
• CMMO arrow_drop_down
• IGWO arrow_drop_down
• CIDO arrow_drop_down
• CSB arrow_drop_down
• CSBW arrow_drop_down
• Individual Registration
• Register Your School
• Exam Schedule
• Ranking Criteria
• Become a Co-ordinator
• assignment_ind
• account_balance

Electricity and Circuits - Class 6 Notes & Olympiad Questions

• About Topic
• Practice Questions
• More Topics
• Register for CREST Olympiads
• Online Classes

Electricity and Circuits - Class 6 Science

Electricity, electric current, electric circuit, electric components, classification of cells, types of cells, electric switch, electric fuse, electric bulb, conductors and insulators.

• Solved Questions on Electricity and Circuits

a) Electricity is a form of energy that powers many of the things we use in our daily lives. b) We rely on electricity for numerous purposes both in our homes, industries and even in transportation. c) It is an essential component that surrounds us, from the natural phenomenon of lightning in the sky to the comforting warmth of heaters in our homes. d) The electricity we utilise within our households and industries is supplied by power stations. e) Electricity flows through wires, just like water flows through pipes. When we want to use electricity, we need to create a pathway for it to travel. This pathway is called an electric circuit.

a) In our homes, we have outlets where we can plug in devices like phones, lamps, or televisions. When we plug something in, we complete the circuit, and the electricity starts flowing from the power source (like a power station) to the device we're using. b) This flow of electric charges in a circuit is what we call an electric current. c) In the world of electricity, we have two types of charges: positive and negative charges. d) Just like magnets, where similar poles repel each other and opposite poles attract, electric charges behave in a similar way. This means that positive charges repel other positive charges, and negative charges repel other negative charges. But, positive and negative charges attract each other.

a) An electric circuit is like a path that allows electric current to flow in a complete loop. It's made up of different elements like electric bulbs, electric cells (or batteries), electric switches, and wires. b) When we connect these elements together in a closed loop, it forms a circuit. This means that the current can travel from one point to another in a continuous pathway. c) It's important to note that the circuit needs to be closed for the current to flow. This means that all the components of the circuit, like the wires and the switch, need to be properly connected so that there is a continuous pathway for the current to follow. d) In a circuit, the electric current flows from the positive terminal of the electric cell (or battery) to the negative terminal. The electric cell provides the energy or "push" needed to make the electric charges move around the circuit.

Electric Cell

a) An electric cell is a special device that acts as a source of electricity. The primary job of an electric cell is to convert chemical energy, which is stored inside the cell, into electrical energy that we can use. b) An electric cell has two terminals, which are like the cell's "endings" or "connections." One of these terminals is usually marked with a metal cap and is called the positive terminal. The other terminal is marked with a metal disc and is known as the negative terminal. c) Inside the cell, there are chemicals that can produce electricity. These chemicals are carefully chosen and combined in such a way that they create a chemical reaction when the cell is in use. d) This reaction generates electrical energy and allows the flow of electric charges, creating an electric current.

1. Primary Cells

a) Some cells, called primary cells, are designed to be used once. b) When all the chemicals inside the cell are used up, it stops producing electricity, and we replace it with a new cell. c) These types of cells are used in household devices like remote controls or flashlights.

2. Secondary Cells

a) On the other hand, there are cells that can be recharged and used multiple times. We call these secondary cells. b) They can be recharged by sending electrical energy back into them, which replenishes the chemicals inside and allows them to produce electricity again. c) Examples of secondary cells include the batteries used in smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles.

There are different types of electric cells and each type serves a specific purpose and has different characteristics.

1. Dry Cells

a) Dry cells are commonly used in everyday devices like flashlights, remote controls, and portable radios. b) They are called "dry cells" because they don't contain liquid or fluid. Inside a dry cell, there is a chemical paste or gel that acts as a source of electrical energy. c) Dry cells are convenient because they are portable, easy to use, and don't require special maintenance.

2. Car Battery

a) A car battery is a special type of electric cell used to power vehicles like cars and motorcycles. b) It is much larger and more powerful than a dry cell. c) Car batteries are rechargeable, meaning they can be recharged and used multiple times. d) They have a higher capacity to provide a large amount of electrical energy to start the car's engine and power various electrical systems in the vehicle.

3. Solar Cell

a) A solar cell, also known as a photovoltaic cell, is a unique type of electric cell that converts sunlight directly into electricity. b) Solar cells are used in solar panels to generate renewable energy from the sun. c) They are environmentally friendly and are an important source of clean energy.

4. Button Cell

a) Button cells are small, round-shaped electric cells commonly used in devices like watches, calculators, and hearing aids. b) They are called "button cells" because of their shape, which resembles a small button. c) Button cells are often non-rechargeable and are sealed inside a metal casing. d) They provide a stable and long-lasting source of electrical power for small electronic devices that require low energy.

a) When multiple cells are connected together, they form a battery. b) A battery is like a team of cells working together to provide more electrical energy. c) Batteries come in different sizes and shapes, depending on the number and type of cells they contain.

a) An electric switch is a device that we use in an electric circuit to control the flow of electric current. It's like a gate that can either allow or block the movement of the electric charges. b) An electric switch can either be ON or OFF. c) When the switch is ON, it acts like an open door in the circuit. It allows the electric current to flow smoothly through the circuit. d) On the other hand, when the switch is OFF, it acts like a closed door. It blocks the flow of electric current in the circuit. e) By turning the switch ON or OFF, we can control the flow of electric current and determine whether a device connected to the circuit receives power or not. f) For example, if you have a lamp connected to a circuit with a switch, turning the switch ON will allow the electric current to flow, and the lamp will light up. But if you turn the switch OFF, the current will be blocked, and the lamp will turn off. g) Electric switches are an essential part of our electrical systems, as they give us the ability to control when and where electricity flows. They make it convenient and safe to use electrical devices and conserve energy when we don't need them.

a) An electric fuse is a device that helps protect electrical circuits from overloading and keeps our devices safe when there's too much current flowing through a circuit. b) Imagine you have a water pipe that can only handle a certain amount of water flowing through it. If you try to force more water through the pipe than it can handle, it might burst or cause damage. Similarly, in an electric circuit, too much current can be dangerous and can damage the circuit or the connected devices. c) To prevent this, we use an electric fuse, also known as a circuit breaker. It is connected in a line with the other parts of the circuit. The fuse is a small, thin wire that is designed to melt or break when too much current passes through it. d) The fuse has a rating which tells us the maximum amount of current it can handle. If the current flowing through the circuit exceeds the rating of the fuse, the fuse wire will melt and break the circuit. e) Using a fuse in a circuit is important because it helps ensure the safety and longevity of electrical devices.

a) An electric bulb, also known as a light bulb, is a device that produces light when an electric current flows through it. b) Inside the bulb, there is a thin wire called a filament. This filament is made of a special material that can get very hot without melting. When an electric current passes through the filament, it gets heated up and starts glowing, giving off light. c) The outer case of the bulb is usually made of glass, which protects the filament and allows the light to shine through. d) Sometimes, if the bulb doesn't glow, it could be because the filament inside has fused or broken. This can happen when the filament gets too hot due to a high amount of current flowing through it or if it has been used for a long time. When the filament breaks, the circuit is interrupted, and the current can no longer flow through it, resulting in the bulb not producing light. e) When a bulb stops working, we need to replace it with a new one because the filament cannot be repaired. However, modern bulbs, such as LED bulbs, have different mechanisms and don't rely on a heated filament. They are more durable and energy-efficient. f) Electric bulbs are widely used in our homes, schools, and offices to provide artificial light.

In the world of electricity, there are two important materials: conductors and insulators.

a) Conductors are materials that let electric current flow through them easily. b) Some examples of conductors are metals like copper, silver, and aluminium. c) We use copper wires in a circuit because copper is a great conductor. It allows electric charges to move freely.

a) Insulators are materials that don't let the electric current pass through them easily. They act like barriers to electricity. b) Some examples of insulators are wood, plastic, glass, and leather. These materials don't allow electric charges to move around easily, so they help keep us safe from shocks.

Understanding conductors and insulators help us know which materials are good for carrying electricity and which ones are better for keeping it contained or controlled.

Share Your Feedback

CREST Olympiads has launched this initiative to provide free reading and practice material. In order to make this content more useful, we solicit your feedback.

Do share improvements at [email protected]. Please mention the URL of the page and topic name with improvements needed. You may include screenshots, URLs of other sites, etc. which can help our Subject Experts to understand your suggestions easily.

Other Science Related Topics for Class 6

• Motion and its types
• Measurements
• Reflection of light
• Fun with magnets
• Types of waste
• Properties of Material
• Methods of separation
• Changes around us
• Living organism and their characteristics
• Habitats and Adaptations
• Sources and Components of food
• Nutrient Deficiency and Malnutrition
• Fibre to fabric

ONTARIO SCIENCE: Grade 6 Electricity – DIGITAL WORKBOOK

Description.

• Reviews (0)

This digital workbook is an adapted workbook to use with students during #distancelearning to teach Grade 6 Electricity will explore the concept of understanding what is energy, where energy comes from, and how energy can be conserved.

? This digital tool is in a Google Drive format for digital downloads. ? It can also be downloaded as a Powerpoint File

This Digital Workbook Includes

• Sorting and Matching Activities
• Question and answer activities
• Easy At-Home Experiments
• Quick Check Assessments
• Online Research Assignments
• Original Readings
• Detailed Instructions for students

This Digital Workbooks Covers Concepts

? Electricity Word Wall ? Diagnostic Assessment ? Electricity Interactive Timeline and Reflection Activity ? What is electricity – Protons, Electrons and Neutrons ? Does It Conduct Electricity – Conductors and Insulators Sorting Activity ? Types of Circuits Puzzle ? Creating Circuits Interactive Model ? Electricity Experiments – Simple Hands-on Learning ? Types of Electricity – Circuits and Static Electricity ? Renewable and Non Renewable Energy – Understanding how Electricity is generated ? Conserving Energy – Ways to reduce our electrical consumption ? Understanding our Carbon Footprint ? Energy Saving Devices ? Final Inquiry Project – How to reduce the impact electricity has on the environment

Related Products

? ONTARIO SCIENCE: Gr 6 Electricity and Electrical Devices INQUIRY UNIT

? Ontario Gr. 6 – Science BUNDLE – Full Year of Inquiry Units

****************************************************************************************************************

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need google slides to use this file?

Yes, this is a google slides file, and to be interactive, you will need to use this on google slides. However, if you are unable to use google slides with students you can easily download this from your personal google drive account into a fully functional Powerpoint Slide Presentation for alternate uses.

2) I already own your inquiry units. Do I need to purchase this?

This is a product that is a wholly adapted file. While covering the same curriculum expectations, the format of the activities has been completely altered to meet the needs of a 100% digital environment. My inquiry units are designed for an in-class experience while these are not. Raising the price of my original units to include these new additions was not something I was comfortable doing. I also realized that under normal circumstances, not every teacher would want to pay a premium for the digital file included in the original inquiry unit.

3) Are there lesson plans?

No, there are no lesson plans included in this product. There are detailed instructions to help both the teacher and the student. This way, students know what to do on each page. These instruction boxes and 100% editable and can be changed to suit each teacher’s needs.

4) Is this for French Immersion?

No, this is not for French immersion and is unable to be edited to meet the needs of a French program. Unfortunately, Madly Learning Inc. does not provide French language resources.

5) Will this work for my special education students

Yes, all significant readings within this document are linked as PDF documents that will allow for screen reader software to be used. There are also a wide variety of activities such as readings, videos, and hands-on tasks that there are multiple opportunities for students to succeed at a variety of levels.

There are no reviews yet.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

You might also like...

Related products.

Madly Learning Gift Card

Ignited Teaching Platinum Learning Club

Setting Up Classroom Routines

Emergency Supply Plans

Grab Long Range Plans for the Whole Year

See how to fit all of the curriculum together for the whole year in a simple year-long plan for language arts, math, science and social studies.

Tony's Education Website

Science - grade 6 - electricity.

Why are you spending class time on this? Why would their futures be ruined if they didn't know this?

This unit focuses on electricity and electrical devices. The big ideas in this strand is that many different forms of energy can be transformed in to electricity and that electricity can be transformed into many different form of energy; that it plays a significant role in society; and that we must reduce the impact on the environment. While teaching about the transformation of different energies to electricity, we will be emphasizing the differences between renewable and non- renewable energy sources, and the environmental and economic costs of these differences. For example, when teaching about coal, we will be talking about the effectes of mining, the carbon and other emissions when burning, and the toxic ash that's left over. When teaching about the transformation of electricity to other forms of energy, we will emphasize conservation, as well as examining the benefits that electricity brings to society and how to balance that against the cost to generate it. For example computers now use as much energy as transportation The students will be using their skills of research and critical thinking to do basic cost-benefit analysis of generation technologies and to produce a reasonable and justifiable action plan to reduce electricity consumption. They will be using their inquiry skills to discover the principals of building simple circuits and how batteries work. Finally they will be using their technological design skills to build an renewable energy device. Along with the big ideas mentioned above, the students will also gain a knowledge of the fundamental nature of electricity, how to build simple circuits, and the safety issues around dealing with electricity.

Expectations

Overall Expectations

• demonstrate an understanding of the principles of electrical energy and its transformation into and from other forms of energy.

Specific Expectations

• 1.1 assess the short- and long-term environmental effects of the different ways in which electricity is generated in Canada (e.g., hydro, thermal, nuclear, wind, solar), including the effect of each method on natural resources and living things in the environment
• 1.2 assess opportunities for reducing electricity consumption at home or at school that could affect the use of non-renewable resources in a positive way or reduce the impact of electricity generation on the environment
• 2.1 follow established safety procedures for working with electricity (e.g., ensure hands are completely dry when working with electricity; be aware of electrical hazards at home, at school, and in the community)
• 2.4 design, build, and test a device that produces electricity (e.g., a battery built from a lemon or potato; a wind turbine)
• 2.5 use technological problem-solving skills (see page 16) to design, build, and test a device that transforms electrical energy into another form of energy in order to perform a function (e.g., a device that makes a sound, that moves, that lights up)
• 3.4 describe how various forms of energy can be transformed into electrical energy (e.g., batteries use chemical energy; hydroelectric plants use water power; nuclear generating stations use nuclear energy; wind turbines use wind power; solar panels use energy from the sun; wave power stations use energy from ocean waves)
• 3.5 identify ways in which electrical energy is transformed into other forms of energy (e.g., electrical energy is transformed into heat energy in a toaster, light and sound energy in a television, mechanical energy in a blender)

The students will know how to design and build simple circuits from previous work in this strand.

What you need to study up on before you can handle this unit. List teacher resources.

What you need or would like in your classroom to do this lesson.

Any community resources you need or could draw on to enhance the project.

poster/interview, electromechanical device, STSE

Task Overview

• Introduction - what is electricity - safety - electrocute a pickle - Bill Nye, Electirc currnet (25 min), Static Electircuty (25 min) - kwl chart - three ways electricity is made: electromagnetic (generator), chemical (batteries), quantum mechanical (solar cells) - edible batteries
• How we generate electricity now - pros and cons
• Alternative electricity - wind, solar, fuel cell, etc. - pros and cons
• First task - poster on/interview with different generation technologies
• finish task + gallery walk + update kwl
• Major uses of electricity - big items for conservation
• Light incandescent, CFL, LED, how motors work, how motors can be used as generators
• Build electromechanical device - can use any energy source except hydro or commercial batteries (e.g. lemon battery, solar cell, wind turbine), can do anything - or have them design something that performs some task that currently uses hydro.
• finish task + presentations

Accommodations

Level 4 What will your best students do when they finish early, or how you will keep them busy. Level 1/IEP What modifications will be applied to the assessment. Differentiated instruction will probably be listed on the individual task plans.

• Printer-friendly version

One-on-one tutoring available in Cambridge, Ont.

• Reset your password

[email protected]

Theme by Danetsoft and Danang Probo Sayekti inspired by Maksimer