Electricity Flash Cards

Study terms about electrical circuits, conductors, and energy.

Free electricity flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

Electricity Terms and Definitions

CIRCUIT
A complete path for electricity to flow
CONDUCTOR
Material that allows electricity to pass through
INSULATOR
Material that blocks the flow of electricity
VOLTAGE
Force that pushes electricity through a wire
CURRENT
The flow of electric charge
BATTERY
Device that stores and supplies electrical energy
SWITCH
Device that opens or closes a circuit
RESISTOR
Component that limits the flow of current
WATT
Unit measuring electrical power
STATIC
Electric charge that builds up on a surface

About Electricity

Electricity powers nearly every aspect of modern life, from lights to computers. These flash cards help students learn the foundational vocabulary of electrical science, covering circuits, conductors, and the principles behind how electricity works.

Electricity Vocabulary

These flash cards pair electricity terms with their definitions. Students flip cards to learn that a CIRCUIT is a complete path for electricity, a CONDUCTOR allows electricity to flow through it, and VOLTAGE is the force pushing electricity through a wire.

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

Use these flash cards during a physical science unit on electricity. After studying, have students build a simple circuit with batteries, wires, and a light bulb. Label each component with its vocabulary term to connect hands-on learning with the words.

Printable Electricity Flash Cards

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