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Grade 3scienceStudents recognize basic magnetic and static-electric interactions and determine whether a simple battery-and-bulb circuit is complete or incomplete.

Magnets and Electricity

Practice magnets and electricity with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 3.

10 problems · Standards: 3-PS2-3, 3-PS2-4 · Difficulty: medium

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Highlights

Grade
Grade 3
Subject
science
Pages
3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key
✅ Included
Class time
about 15 min

What's inside

  1. 1. A magnet has two ends called poles. One pole is called north. What is the other pole called?
  2. 2. Maria rubs a balloon on her hair. Then the balloon sticks to the wall. Is this an example of static electricity or magnetism?
  3. 3. Two magnets are placed near each other. Their north poles are facing each other. Will the magnets push apart or pull together?
  4. 4. Look at this circuit: A wire connects the bottom of a battery to a bulb. Another wire connects the top of the battery to the same bulb. Is this circuit complete or incomplete?
  5. 5. Kevin has a magnet. He tests it on five objects: a paper clip, a wooden pencil, a plastic cup, an iron nail, and a rubber eraser. How many of these objects will the magnet attract?
  6. 6. Look at this circuit: A wire connects the bottom of a battery to a bulb. Nothing is connected to the top of the battery. Will the bulb light up? Answer yes or no.

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What’s included

  • 10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
  • Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
  • Standards: 3-PS2-3, 3-PS2-4
  • Skill: Students recognize basic magnetic and static-electric interactions and determine whether a simple battery-and-bulb circuit is complete or incomplete.
  • Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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