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 help you learn about electricity. You'll explore different activities that teach you about electrical items, circuits, and safety. Follow the instructions for each activity and have fun learning!
Identifying Electrical Items
Look at the pictures below. Circle the items that use electricity. Remember, some things work without electricity, like a book or a ball.
Sorting Electrical and Non-Electrical Items
Sort the items into two groups: those that use electricity and those that don't. Write the names in the correct boxes.
Electrical Items:
Non-Electrical Items:
Simple Circuit Labelling
Look at the simple circuit diagram below. Label the parts using the words provided. Use the word bank to help you.
Word Bank
Matching Electrical Items to Their Uses
Draw a line to match each electrical item to its use. Think about what each item does and how it helps us.
Draw a line to match each one
Electricity Safety Rules
Read each statement below. Tick the box if it is a safe thing to do with electricity. Cross the box if it is not safe.
1. Do not touch plugs with wet hands.
2. Always ask an adult before using electrical items.
3. Pull on the wire to unplug something.
4. Keep drinks away from electrical items.
Counting Electrical Items
Count how many of each electrical item you can find in the picture. Write the number in the box next to each item.
Fill in the Blanks: Electricity Facts
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank. Use your knowledge of electricity to help you.
Word bank: power, light, energy, battery
1. A ___ is needed to power a torch.
2. Electricity gives us ___.
3. We use electricity to make ___.
4. A plug connects to a ___ socket.
Electricity Word Search
Find the words related to electricity in the word search. Tick each word as you find it.
| W | S | G | Q | S | A | M | N |
| I | L | Q | N | S | P | Y | K |
| R | I | B | X | Z | R | F | S |
| E | G | I | L | E | C | W | C |
| S | H | I | T | U | I | A | B |
| T | T | T | W | T | B | P | D |
| X | A | F | C | F | G | Z | S |
| B | B | H | B | G | U | L | P |
[ ] BATTERY [ ] SWITCH [ ] WIRES [ ] LIGHT [ ] BULB [ ] PLUG
Activity 1: Lamp, Phone, Computer
Activity 2: Electrical Items: TV, Fridge, Toaster; Non-Electrical Items: Bike, Book, Ball
Activity 3: 1. Battery 2. Wire 3. Bulb 4. Switch
Activity 4: Lamp - Provides light; Phone - Makes calls; Fridge - Keeps food cold; TV - Shows programmes
Activity 5: 1. Tick; 2. Tick; 3. Cross; 4. Tick
Activity 6: Lamp: 5 ; Computer: 3 ; Phone: 4
Activity 7: 1. battery ; 2. energy ; 3. light ; 4. power
Activity 8: Words found in word search
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