Simple Circuits
Grade 4 - Science - On Level

Circuit parts: battery -> wire -> bulb -> wire -> battery. Why can the device work?
- only the battery terminal is connected
- a complete loop lets electric current transfer energy to the bulb
- an insulator blocks the device from the loop
- the path is open so current cannot return
A circuit fails because the switch is open. Which fix should be tested first?
- replace the metal path with plastic
- close the switch to complete the loop
- add another loose wire without connecting it
- leave the switch open and retest
Which material is most likely to act as a conductor in a simple circuit?
- brass clip
- dry cardboard
- cloth strip
- plastic straw
Which material is most likely to act as an insulator?
- plastic spoon
- metal paper clip
- metal clip
- copper strip
Circuit design: battery -> motor -> wire -> battery. What energy conversion happens when it works?
- electrical energy changes to motion in the motor
- electrical energy changes to motion in the fan
- electrical energy changes to light in the bulb
- electrical energy changes to light in the LED
Circuit parts: solar cell -> wires -> buzzer -> solar cell. Why can the device work?
- the path is open so current cannot return
- an insulator blocks the device from the loop
- a complete loop lets energy reach the buzzer
- only the battery terminal is connected
A circuit fails because one wire is not touching the battery. Which fix should be tested first?
- replace the metal path with plastic
- connect the loose wire to the battery
- add another loose wire without connecting it
- leave the switch open and retest
Which material is most likely to act as a conductor in a simple circuit?
- steel fastener
- plastic straw
- dry cardboard
- cardboard tab
Which material is most likely to act as an insulator?
- cloth strip
- copper strip
- brass clip
- metal clip
Circuit design: solar cell -> wires -> buzzer -> solar cell. What energy conversion happens when it works?
- electrical energy changes to light in the LED
- electrical energy changes to motion in the motor
- electrical energy changes to light in the bulb
- light energy changes to electrical energy and then sound