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Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits

5th Grade · Science · TEKS

10 lessons

Goal

Learners will identify the essential components of a functioning circuit, distinguish between open and closed circuits, and explain how electrical energy transforms into light, thermal, motion, and sound energy in circuits.

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us-tx112.16(b)(8)(B)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Science · 5th Grade

demonstrate that electrical energy in complete circuits can be transformed into motion, light, sound, or thermal energy and identify the requirements for a functioning electrical circuit; and

Open Global Standard:OGS.6.PS.8
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