Science Worksheet · Grades 6–9
The Electron and Atomic Structure Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 6-9 on atomic structure. Students learn how an atom has a nucleus of protons and neutrons with electrons moving around it, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A labeled diagram and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
The Electron and Atomic Structure, physical science
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
An atom is the tiny building block of matter, with a NUCLEUS of positive PROTONS and neutral NEUTRONS at the center and negative ELECTRONS moving around it. This worksheet teaches the parts of an atom and their charges, with a labeled diagram.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms and shows a labeled atom model. 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 Atoms and Molecules and The Periodic Table worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the atom diagram.
Match each clue to a term 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 Atoms and Molecules Worksheet for more practice.
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The Electron and Atomic Structure Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 6-9 on atomic structure. Students learn how an atom has a nucleus of protons and neutrons with electrons moving around it, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A labeled diagram and complete answer key are included.
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