Electricity

In Natural Science, we are learning about electricty and the scientists who investigated it.  Benjamin Franklin used a metal key and kite string for an experiment.  Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb.  But what exactly is electricty?
Electricity is a form of energy, created when electrons move from one atom to another.  
Below is a video about static electricity.  Static electricity is the movement of electrons between two materials.  Electrons can move easily between materials when we rub them together.  This creates static electricity.

An electrical current is the movement or flow of electrons between atoms.  Some types of matter have electrons that move easily from one atom to another.  We call these electrical conductors.  One example of an electrical conductor is metal.  Wires are made of metal because they are excellent electrical conductors.
Below is a link to an interactive activity about electrical currents and electric circuits.
Electric Current