Electricity and Magnetism Worksheets

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Easy

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A  

2. Electricity travels along a thin metal  

3. A light  

4. A  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A bulb can light up without a battery or power source.

T F

2. Wires carry electricity from the battery to the bulb.

T F

3. A circuit with a broken wire will still light the bulb.

T F

Electricity and Magnetism

Easy

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A magnet can attract objects made of  

2. The two ends of a magnet are called north and south  

3. A magnet will not attract a wooden  

4. A magnet is strongest at its  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Magnets can attract paper and plastic objects easily.

T F

2. Every magnet has a north pole and a south pole.

T F

3. Magnets are weakest right at their north and south poles.

T F

Electricity and Magnetism

Easy

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A complete loop that lets current flow is called a closed  

2. When a wire is cut, the circuit becomes  

3. A  

4. A battery is a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Grade 3 fact: a closed circuit has no breaks and lets current flow.

T F

2. Grade 3 fact: when the switch is open, the bulb still lights up.

T F

3. Grade 3 fact: cutting a wire in a circuit stops the current from flowing.

T F

Electricity and Magnetism

Easy

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A material that a magnet pulls on is called a  

2. An iron  

3. A plastic  

4. Even though it looks shiny and metal,  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Grade 3 fact: an iron nail is a magnetic material.

T F

2. Grade 3 fact: aluminum foil is strongly attracted to magnets.

T F

3. Grade 3 fact: a plastic spoon will not stick to a refrigerator magnet.

T F

Electricity and Magnetism

Medium

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A  

2. An  

3. A material that lets electricity flow through it is called a  

4. A material that stops electricity from flowing is called an  

5. A  

6. Copper is a metal that is a very good  

7. Wires are usually covered with plastic to act as an  

8. The part of a circuit that gives off light is the  

9. A  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Closed circuit

→

A complete loop where electricity flows

Open circuit

→

A broken path so the bulb stays off

Conductor

→

Copper wire that carries electricity

Insulator

→

Rubber that stops electricity from passing

Electricity and Magnetism

Medium

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. In a simple circuit, the  

2. Electricity moves from the battery through the  

3. When you flip a  

4. A bulb lights up because electrical energy changes into  

5. If any wire in a circuit is broken, the circuit is  

6. A metal paper clip can close a broken circuit because metal is a good  

7. A rubber eraser in a circuit would act like an  

8. A circuit with a battery, wire, and bulb all connected is a  

9. The plastic around a wire is there to keep you safe because it is an  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Battery

→

Source of electrical energy in a circuit

Wire

→

Thin metal path that carries electricity

Bulb

→

Part that changes electricity into light

Switch

→

Control that opens or closes a circuit

Electricity and Magnetism

Medium

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A magnet made by wrapping wire around iron and running current through it is an  

2. A  

3. A junkyard  

4. The two ends of a bar magnet are called the north and south  

5. Two north poles pushed together will  

6. A north pole and a south pole will  

7. Turning off the current in an electromagnet makes its magnetism  

8. A refrigerator magnet sticks to the door because the door is made of  

9. An electromagnet is stronger when you add more  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Compass

→

Lifts heavy steel in a junkyard

Electromagnet in a crane

→

Holds papers on the fridge door

Refrigerator magnet

→

Points toward magnetic north

Bar magnet poles

→

Named north and south ends

Electricity and Magnetism

Medium

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Large buildings where electricity is made for many homes are called power  

2. A small portable power source used in flashlights is a  

3. You should never put metal objects into a wall  

4. Keep electrical cords away from  

5. A wire that carries electricity safely is usually covered in plastic  

6. Electricity can travel from a power plant to homes through long  

7. Solar  

8. You should  

9. A frayed or damaged cord should be  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Battery

→

Makes electricity for a city

Power plant

→

Uses sunlight for energy

Solar panel

→

Powers a flashlight

Frayed cord

→

Unsafe and must be replaced

Electricity and Magnetism

Hard

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What happens when the north pole of one magnet meets the north pole of another?

2. Which pair of poles will attract each other?

3. A magnet can often pull a paper clip that is behind a thin piece of paper. Why?

4. Which of these is NOT a non-contact force in Grade 3 science?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Two north poles near each other will  

2. A north pole and a south pole will  

3. Magnetism is called a  

4. Gravity is another  

5. When you push a toy car with your hand, that is a  

Electricity and Magnetism

Hard

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which object would a magnet most likely attract?

2. Which is an example of a non-contact force?

3. Why does a circuit with an open switch have a dark bulb?

4. Which pair shows materials that are a conductor and an insulator?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A magnet is strongest at its north and south  

2. Two south poles pushed together will  

3. A metal spoon is a  

4. Rubber gloves keep electricians safe because rubber is a great  

5. When two magnets pull together without touching, they show a non- 

Electricity and Magnetism

Hard

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Grade 3: In a circuit, one bulb lights up. If you add a second bulb in a simple loop with the same battery, what is most likely to happen?

2. Grade 3: A student places a bar magnet near a pile of items. Which object will the magnet pull toward itself the most?

3. Grade 3: If you flip a switch from closed to open in a circuit with one bulb, what happens next?

4. Grade 3: Two bar magnets are slid toward each other with their north poles facing. What will you most likely feel and see?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. If you cut a wire in the middle of a working circuit, the bulb will go  

2. Two south poles held close together will  

3. A magnet will not pick up a plastic  

4. Adding a second battery in the same direction to a circuit often makes the bulb glow  

5. When a compass is placed on a table far from metal, its needle points toward  

Electricity and Magnetism

Hard

Electricity and Magnetism

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Grade 3: Why does a refrigerator magnet stick firmly to the fridge door but not to a wooden cabinet door?

2. Grade 3: Why does a compass needle always point toward the north when you let it settle?

3. Grade 3: Electric eels can make strong electric shocks. Why does this ability help them survive?

4. Grade 3: Why can an electromagnet in a junkyard crane drop a steel car exactly where the worker wants?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Steel is attracted to magnets because it contains a lot of  

2. Earth behaves like a giant  

3. An electric  

4. An electromagnet only works while electric  

5. A compass needle points north because it lines up with Earth's magnetic  

Electricity and Magnetism

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What You'll Learn

These electricity and magnetism worksheets help grade 3 students develop essential science skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Thinking a bulb can light up without a complete circuit or power source in Grade 3 experiments.
• Believing magnets attract every metal, when really they mostly attract iron and steel in Grade 3 science.
• Mixing up attract and repel, so students forget that like poles repel and unlike poles attract.

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