The Energy Ball is a fun, easy, and safe way to introduce kids to electric energy. On the outside of the Energy Ball are two metal strips. If you touch these strips with your fingers, the ball will flash a red light and buzz. This happens because something inside the ball produces an electric current […]
Series Circuit: Open vs. Closed
A Series Circuit is one large circle through which electric energy passes. Look at the diagram of the two series circuits. Notice that each contain three components, a battery, buzzer, and light. An Open Circuit is one in which there is a break in the path of the electricity. Notice the gap in the circuit. […]