Grade 4 · Science · Challenge
Free Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound worksheet - version 10
Grade 4 electricity, magnetism, light & sound practice with original questions, explanations, and difficulty-matched printable versions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound
Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1Q0946S-T6HC
1.What affects electromagnet strength?
2.Why does a shadow form?
3.Why can you hear an echo?
4.What does a switch control?
5.What can happen when light enters water?
6.Why are parallel circuit branches useful?
7.What happens to pitch as frequency rises?
8.What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 10
- What affects electromagnet strength?Current, coil turns, and core material
- Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
- Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface
- What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
- What can happen when light enters water?It refracts, or bends
- Why are parallel circuit branches useful?Each branch can operate independently
- What happens to pitch as frequency rises?Pitch becomes higher
- What is the electromagnetic spectrum?The full range of electromagnetic waves
Worked example
Use a model to track energy, forces, and waves through a system.
Common mistake
Assuming energy travels without a path or medium.
Helpful hint
Draw the source, path, interaction, and result.