Conductor and Insulators

Is Wood a conductor or Insulator?

• Conductor

• Insulator

A great conductor of energy is:

• wood

• plastic

• metal

• cloth

You know that the object connected to the wires is a conductor because:

• The light bulb is glowing bright.

• It's a complete circuit.

• It's a closed circuit.

• The object is shiny.

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Olivia wanted to complete her circuit with a conductor.  What object is her best option?

• Wood stick

• Glass bead

• Aluminum foil

• Styrofoam

What is the BEST example of a conductor? 

• A wooden block

• A ceramic mug

• A glass cup

• A metal bowl

Mittens help keep your hands warm in winter because

• they are colorful

• they are fuzzy

• they are conductors

• they are insulators

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These are examples of

• Insulators

• Conductors

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These are examples of

• Conductors

• Insulators

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___________________ are materials that ALLOW heat and electricity to move easily through them.

• Conductors

• Insulators

All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon

• wire

• iron nail

• plastic spoon