Science Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Electromagnets Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on electromagnets. Students learn how a magnet can be made with electric current using eight key terms, then match clues to terms and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Electromagnets, physical science
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
An electromagnet is a magnet made by running electric current through a coil of wire – and unlike a permanent magnet, it can be switched on and off. This worksheet builds the vocabulary – current, coil, core, magnetic field, and poles – and explores how to make one stronger.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms about electromagnets. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions about building, strengthening, and using electromagnets.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with the term for each clue and a sample answer for every short-response question. The worksheet pairs well with the Magnets and Electric Circuits worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and review the eight terms.
Complete the eight clue-matching items in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Magnets Worksheet.
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Electromagnets Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on electromagnets. Students learn how a magnet can be made with electric current using eight key terms, then match clues to terms and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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