How the Light Bulb Changed the World
About:
This worksheet explores the invention of the light bulb and how electric lighting changed the world. Students will
learn about early scientists like Humphry Davy, the improvements made by Thomas Edison, and how bulbs have
evolved from incandescent designs to modern LED technology. The worksheet covers key dates, materials, and the
science behind how light bulbs work.
What’s Included:
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (16 statements), Comprehension Questions (6),
Multiple Choice (15), Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out (30 words).
Target Grades:
Grades 5-9
Teacher Note:
This worksheet works well after a lesson on inventions or electricity. Encourage students to discuss why the light
bulb took so many attempts to perfect, and connect it to how modern LED bulbs are more efficient.