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4.35 Troubleshoot Simple Circuits Systematically Worksheet

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This Grade 4 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 4.35 Troubleshoot Simple Circuits Systematically. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Troubleshoot Simple Circuits Systematically - Choose the most likely cause of a circuit failure (open, short, reversed component, depleted battery) and the next best test step. (SEP Data Analysis)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Use the planned comparison table for an LED badge. The battery pack works in a test bulb, the tape lines are unbroken, and the badge lights only after the LED is turned around. Which answer is best?

AOpen circuit; reconnect the loose part so the path is complete.

BShort circuit; pull apart the wires that touch before the device.

CDepleted battery; use a charged battery before changing other parts.

DReversed LED; keep the LED in the turned-around direction because the original orientation was backward.

Solution & Explanation:This is a reversed component problem because the badge lights only after the LED is turned around. Keep the LED in the turned-around direction because the original orientation was backward.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Data log: old battery plus project circuit equals no light; old battery plus known-good bulb equals dim light; fresh battery plus project circuit equals bright light. Which answer is best?

AOpen circuit; bridge the gap in the path and retest.

BShort circuit; take away the extra jumper that makes a shortcut.

CDepleted battery; replace the old battery because the data show it is weak.

DReversed component; turn the one-way part around and test again.

Solution & Explanation:The battery is depleted because the old battery gives only dim light in a known-good test and bright light returns with a fresh battery. Replace the old battery because the data show it is weak.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Use the planned diagram of a lighthouse paper circuit. The copper tape is hidden under a paper flap, but the flap is lifted and shows the tape broken into two pieces. Which choice is best?

AShort circuit; remove the wire that lets current go around the load.

BOpen circuit; bridge the break under the flap so the tape pieces connect.

CReversed component; install the marked part so its direction matches the working example.

DDepleted battery; use a charged battery before changing other parts.

Solution & Explanation:This is an open circuit because the lifted flap shows a clear break in the tape path. Bridge the break under the flap so the tape pieces connect.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 4 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SEP Data Analysis (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: Science Practices SEP Data Analysis. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Choose the most likely cause of a circuit failure (open, short, reversed component, depleted battery) and the next best test step. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: SEP Data Analysis. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).