Grades 3–5
Will the Bulb Light?
Look at four circuits, circle yes or no, then explain why an open circuit does not work.
Science worksheet · Electricity and circuits
Parts of a Circuit
Label the battery, wire, bulb and switch on a simple circuit.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Circuits, Conductors and insulators, Electrical safety
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- 1. Label the parts of the circuit.
- Electricity flows from the battery through the wire, lights the bulb and comes back to the battery.
- The loop is called a circuit. The switch opens or closes the loop.
Words on this sheet
batterywirebulbswitch
Teacher tip
Show a real flashlight taken apart so kids find the battery, switch and bulb.
How to use it
- Show a real battery, bulb and wires so kids can see the circuit.
- Trace the path of the electricity with a finger on each diagram.
- Start with a two-minute “I notice, I wonder” talk about the picture on the sheet.
Watch for
Only use small batteries for classroom circuits, never wall outlets.
Talk about it
- Why does the bulb go out when the circuit opens?
- What did you notice that surprised you?
Take it further
Build simple circuits with batteries, foil and small bulbs in small groups.
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