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Grade 1 Physics practice

12 questions on light & optics, waves & sound, magnetism & induction, forces & equilibrium. The answer key is a separate download.

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What is on the worksheet

  1. Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: a thick book or clear window glass?

    1. clear window glass
    2. a thick book

  2. Which one makes its own light: a mirror or a flashlight that is on?

    1. a flashlight that is on
    2. a mirror

  3. Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: clean water in a glass or a cardboard box?

    1. a cardboard box
    2. clean water in a glass

  4. Which sound is quieter: a lawn mower or a whisper?

    1. a lawn mower
    2. a whisper

  5. Which sound is quieter: a whisper or a jet plane taking off?

    1. a jet plane taking off
    2. a whisper

  6. Which sound is louder: rustling leaves or a lawn mower?

    1. rustling leaves
    2. a lawn mower

  7. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: a steel safety pin or a glass marble?

    1. a steel safety pin
    2. a glass marble

  8. Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: clear window glass or a metal pan?

    1. clear window glass
    2. a metal pan

  9. Is this a push or a pull? Pressing a doorbell button.

    1. a push
    2. a pull

  10. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: an iron nail or a plastic cup?

    1. a plastic cup
    2. an iron nail

  11. Which item normally produces its own visible light when switched on?

    1. An unlit book
    2. A torch
    3. A wooden ruler

  12. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: a steel bottle cap or a wooden spoon?

    1. a wooden spoon
    2. a steel bottle cap

Teach or revise the skill first

These short guides explain the idea with worked examples. Read one together before the worksheet, then use the sheet as practice.

  • Pushes, pulls and changes in motion: Study guide for Kindergarten to Grade 2: 4 key ideas, including push or pull, observe the change and compare fairly; 2 worked examples and 3 practice questions. Describe familiar motions using an object, an action and a direction.
  • Light, seeing and shadows: Study guide for Grades 1 to 3: 4 key ideas, including seeing an object, shadow and materials; 2 worked examples and 3 practice questions. Follow light from a source to an object and understand blocked light.
  • Sound starts with vibration: Study guide for Grades 1 to 4: 4 key ideas, including vibration, travel and loudness and pitch; 2 worked examples and 3 practice questions. Connect observable vibration with sound without confusing loudness and pitch.

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