Grade 6 Notes from Series and Parallel Cicuit Activity

Communicate answers from page 22

1. Similarities between series and parallel circuits
1. Both use light bulbs, batteries, wires
2. Both considered circuits
3. Both require a complete loop to work
4. Both can work with same voltage battery
5. Can be used to light up a light bulb

Differences between series and parallel circuits

a.       Series circuits lose their complete loop once one light bulb is removed while parallel circuits can keep remaining light bulbs lit

b.      A series circuit is only one loop, while a series circuit makes more than one loop

c.       A parallel circuit is more complex than a series circuit

d.      A parallel circuit requires more materials

e.      The electrons in a parallel circuit can take more than one path

f.        Parallel circuits are more useful

2. When one light bulb is removed, the circuit (loop) is broken

3. In a parallel circuit there are more paths for electrons to follow to return back to the light bulb

4. Examples of series circuits:
1. A flashlight
2. Lit up signs
3. Power lines
4. Christmas lights

5. Examples of parallel circuits:
1. Outlets in homes
2. Computers
3. All appliances in our homes