Grade 4 · Science · On Level
Free Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound worksheet - version 17
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 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-PPEBYD-IE4M
1.Why does a shadow form?
2.Why can you hear an echo?
3.Why are parallel circuit branches useful?
4.What does a switch control?
5.What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
6.What happens to pitch as frequency rises?
7.Why does sound travel faster in solids?
8.What affects electromagnet strength?
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 17
- Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
- Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface
- Why are parallel circuit branches useful?Each branch can operate independently
- What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
- What is the electromagnetic spectrum?The full range of electromagnetic waves
- What happens to pitch as frequency rises?Pitch becomes higher
- Why does sound travel faster in solids?Close particles transfer vibrations quickly
- What affects electromagnet strength?Current, coil turns, and core material
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.