Science Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Metals and Nonmetals Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on metals and nonmetals. Students learn how metals, nonmetals, and metalloids differ in luster, conductivity, and how they bend or break, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Metals and Nonmetals, properties of matter
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Elements can be grouped as metals, nonmetals, or metalloids based on properties like luster, how well they conduct, and whether they bend or shatter. This worksheet teaches those properties and has students match terms and explain everyday examples.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Properties of Materials and The Periodic Table worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Properties of Materials Worksheet for more practice.
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Metals and Nonmetals Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on metals and nonmetals. Students learn how metals, nonmetals, and metalloids differ in luster, conductivity, and how they bend or break, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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