Learning Energy Terms

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 build a strong foundation in energy science by matching key energy terms with their correct definitions. Students practice scientific vocabulary, reading comprehension, classification, and conceptual understanding as they explore renewable and nonrenewable energy sources such as fossil fuels, solar power, wind energy, and biomass.

Targeted Skills

• Energy Vocabulary (Grades 4-6) – Students match essential energy-related terms to clear definitions, strengthening science language and concept accuracy.
• Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources – Learners review how different energy sources are formed, used, and categorized.
• Reading for Meaning – Students analyze definition clues and apply comprehension skills to make accurate matches.
• Classification & Critical Thinking – A bonus activity reinforces sorting skills by separating renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Content – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary science standards.
• Versatile Use – Ideal for vocabulary practice, science notebooks, test prep, homework, or small-group instruction.
• Built-In Challenge Question – Encourages deeper thinking and reinforces core energy concepts.
• Accessible Format – Clear layout supports independent work and accommodates a range of learners.

This printable energy vocabulary worksheet helps students strengthen science literacy, concept understanding, and critical thinking through focused practice with key energy terms. By reviewing renewable and nonrenewable resources, students gain clarity about energy sources and their real-world uses. Whether used in a classroom lesson or a homeschool setting, this low-prep resource provides meaningful practice that supports long-term understanding of energy science concepts.

This worksheet is part of our Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Worksheets collection.