Science Worksheet · Grades 4–6
Electric Circuits Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 4-6 on electric circuits. Students match clues to the circuit, current, battery, wires, switch, load, and open and closed circuits, then answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 4–6
Skill Focus
Electric Circuits, physical science
Lesson Length
20 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
An electric circuit is a complete loop that current flows around. This worksheet teaches the parts of a circuit – the current, battery, wires, switch, and load – and the difference between an open and a closed circuit.
Section A on page 1 gives eight clues, and students write the circuit term each one describes. The reference box names and defines each term, so students have what they need to match.
Section B on page 2 asks what must be true for electricity to flow, the job of a battery, what happens when a switch turns off, and why a gap stops the current. Page 3 is a complete answer key with sample answers. The worksheet pairs well with the Electricity and Conductors and Insulators worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and trace the current around a simple loop.
Complete Section A on page 1 – match each clue to one term.
Discuss the difference between an open and a closed circuit.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Electricity Worksheet or the Conductors and Insulators Worksheet.
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Electric Circuits Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 4-6 on electric circuits. Students match clues to the circuit, current, battery, wires, switch, load, and open and closed circuits, then answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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