Science Worksheet · Grades 4–7
Static Electricity Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 4-7 on static electricity. Students learn how charge builds up and jumps, match eight clues to terms like electrons, attract, and static discharge, then answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 4–7
Skill Focus
Static Electricity, physical science
Lesson Length
20 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Static electricity explains the spark from a doorknob and hair that sticks to a balloon. This worksheet teaches how electric charge builds up on objects, how electrons move, why like charges repel and opposite charges attract, and what static discharge is.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines static electricity, electric charge, electrons, attract, repel, and static discharge. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions about what static electricity is, rubbing, attract versus repel, and a real example.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with the term for every clue and sample short answers. The worksheet pairs well with the Electricity and Electric Circuits worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review how charge builds up and jumps.
Match each clue in Section A on page 1 to the correct term.
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 Electricity Worksheet or the Electric Circuits Worksheet.
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Static Electricity Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 4-7 on static electricity. Students learn how charge builds up and jumps, match eight clues to terms like electrons, attract, and static discharge, then answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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