Electricity Worksheet - KS1 - Intermediate
Electricity worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Intermediate level science practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Electricity: Fun and Learning
Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Intermediate
Instructions: This worksheet will introduce you to the basics of electricity. You'll learn about different sources of electricity, identify electrical appliances, and understand simple circuits. Follow the instructions for each activity and have fun exploring!
Identifying Electrical Appliances
Look at the pictures of different appliances below. Circle the ones that use electricity. Think about how they work and why they need electricity.
Sources of Electricity
Match each source of electricity with its description. Draw a line from the source to the correct description.
Draw a line to match each one
Simple Circuit Components
Label the parts of a simple circuit. Use the words in the box to fill in the blanks. Write your answers in the boxes.
Word bank: Battery, Bulb, Wire, Switch
1. The power source is called a
2. The light is provided by a
3. The connection is made with a
4. To turn it on or off, use a
Complete the Circuit
Look at the incomplete circuit below. Draw a line to complete the circuit so that the bulb lights up. Think about how electricity flows.
Electrical Safety
Read the statements below and decide if they are safe or unsafe. Write 'Safe' or 'Unsafe' in the boxes.
1. Plugging in a lamp with dry hands.
2. Touching a plug with wet hands.
3. Using a toy near water.
4. Turning off a switch before unplugging.
Electricity in Nature
Circle the natural sources of electricity from the options below. Think about how electricity can occur in nature.
Electricity Word Search
Find the words related to electricity in the word search below. Tick them off as you find them.
| M | P | H | Z | I | E | T | H |
| B | U | L | B | C | B | B | C |
| A | Q | R | E | W | O | P | T |
| Z | T | C | K | H | C | Q | I |
| Y | R | E | T | T | A | B | W |
| C | I | R | C | U | I | T | S |
| J | W | I | R | E | S | F | E |
| V | M | S | F | P | G | P | V |
[ ] BATTERY [ ] BULB [ ] SWITCH [ ] WIRES [ ] CIRCUIT [ ] POWER
Electricity Quiz
Answer the questions about electricity. Write your answers in the boxes provided.
1. What do you need to light a bulb?
2. Name one source of electricity.
3. What is used to turn a circuit on and off?
4. Is lightning a natural source of electricity?
Activity 1: Lamp, Computer, Phone, TV
Activity 2: Sun - Solar power; Wind - Wind power; Water - Hydroelectric power; Plug - Mains electricity
Activity 3: Battery ; Bulb ; Wire ; Switch
Activity 4: Complete the circuit by connecting the wire to the battery and bulb
Activity 5: Safe ; Unsafe ; Unsafe ; Safe
Activity 6: Lightning, Wind, Sun
Activity 7: BATTERY, BULB, SWITCH, WIRES, CIRCUIT, POWER
Activity 8: Battery ; Solar power ; Switch ; Yes
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