What if electricity takes a shortcut?

Ask while they play

What happened to the bulb when the shortcut wire went on? What happened to the battery?

Spot it at home

• Batteries come in plastic packs and boxes with covers. Keys or coins in a pocket with a loose battery can join its ends and make it hot.

Why do batteries come in plastic packs?

Talk about it later

What should we check before we connect a battery?