Electricity STEM Lesson Circuits, Conductors, and Insulators 3rd–5th Grade

Oscar and The Bird Experimenting with Circuits and Energy Sticks 3rd–5th Grade STEM & Science Lesson

Spark curiosity in your classroom with this hands-on electricity lesson! Students will explore open and closed circuits, conductors, and insulators using Energy Sticks and circuit kits. Perfect for grades 3–5, this engaging activity combines the scientific method with real-world applications of electricity, making abstract concepts concrete and fun.

Through guided experiments, students test everyday objects to determine whether they allow electricity to flow. They’ll compare Energy Stick demonstrations with battery-and-bulb circuits, record their predictions and observations, and reflect on their learning.

With strong ties to NGSS and TEKS science standards, this lesson integrates STEM, literacy, and collaborative learning seamlessly.

What’s Included:

• Step-by-step teacher instructions with setup, procedures, and discussion prompts
• Materials list (Energy Sticks, circuit kits, everyday classroom items)
• Student science journal pages for recording hypotheses, data, and conclusions
• Scientific Method posters in color and black-and-white
• Vocabulary cards for terms like circuit, conductor, insulator, and switch
• Challenge extensions with real-world connections

Why Teachers Love It

• Minimal prep with ready-to-use lesson slides and printables
• Engages students with interactive, hands-on science
• Perfect for science labs, STEM centers, or whole-class instruction
• Encourages critical thinking through the scientific method and real-world connections

With this lesson, your students won’t just learn about electricity—they’ll see it, test it, and understand it.