Description

Electricity Task Cards

Electricity Task Cards are a no-prep, fun way to review conductors and insulators, open and closed circuits, and electromagnets.

Electricity Task Cards includes 28 task cards, a student response worksheet, and an answer key. Questions are multiple choice, multiple select, and fill-in-the-blank.

What will students review with these task cards?

With these Electricity Task Cards, students will review:

• that electrical energy flows easily through conductors but not insulators
• examples of conductors and insulators
• how simple circuits are constructed
• that electrical energy flows through closed circuits, but not open circuits
• examples of static electricity
• how to make an electromagnet
• that a current flowing through a wire creates a magnetic field
• examples of electrical energy being transformed into radiant, thermal, and mechanical energy

What standards are covered?

These Electricity Task Cards are specifically aligned with the Virginia Science SOL 5.4, although they closely match most science standards related to conductors and insulators, open and closed circuits, and electromagnets.

This unit has been updated to align with the 2018 Science SOLs AND the 2025 Science Instructional Guides.

Is a digital version included?

These Electricity Task Cards resource includes BOTH a digital version and a PDF version. The digital version can be accessed through Google Forms and allows students to easily self-check their work. You can also use the Google Forms task cards to track student progress.

When you purchase this product, you will be given access to a link that will allow you to open the file in Google Forms. You’ll then share that file with your students.

What if I want to create my own science task cards?

Four blank task cards are included so that you can create additional questions, if needed. For these task cards, you will print the blank cards and write your questions directly on the cards.

What are other teachers saying about these science task cards?

• “I used these cards as a scoot. They were very engaged working with partners. The questions include higher-order thinking skills. Great test prep!” (Brianna C.)
• “It is so difficult to find resources aligned to the new Science Standards! This is perfect and hits all the major concepts! Great for review!” (Jordan L.)
• “Perfect!  Love all your task cards!” (Christa E.)

Don’t miss out!

Task cards are a great, no-prep way to review at the end of a science unit or before state testing. These Electricity Task Cards can easily be used as part of a science center, a Scoot activity, or a review game.

 

Want to save money?

These Electricity Task Cards are included in my 5th Grade Science Bundle for a discounted price!

 

More science resources:

• Electricity and Magnets Unit
• Electricity Jeopardy Game
• Electricity Escape Room
• Electricity Study Guide
• Electricity Slideshow

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Other Information:

Check about my blog post all about task cards for games and activities you can play with these task cards!

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