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Conductors and Insulators

Conductors and Insulators

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Presentation

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
5-PS1-3, 4-PS3-2, HS-PS2-5

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Standards-aligned

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6 Slides • 10 Questions

1

Conductors and Insulators

How do they compare?

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2

Conductor

  • Atoms: Electrons are loosely attached to their atoms

  • Electron Behavior: Move easily from one atom to another atom

  • Purpose: Connect all parts of a circuit to allow electrons to flow

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3

Multiple Choice

Why do electrons move so easily in conductors?

1

have loose electrons

2

have tight electrons

3

have exploding electrons

4

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of conductors in an electric circuit?

1

make the circuit faster

2

connect parts of circuit

3

stop the flow of electricity

5

Metals - Good Conductors

  • Copper

  • Iron

  • Silver

  • Aluminum

  • People

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6

Multiple Choice

What type of matter makes good conductors?

1

Gases

2

Nonmetals

3

Metals

7

Multiple Choice

Aluminum cans are examples of good conductors.

1

True

2

False

8

Insulators

  • Atoms: Electrons are bound tightly to their atoms

  • Electron Behavior: Do not move easily from one atom to another atom

  • Purpose: Protect people from becoming part of a circuit

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9

Multiple Choice

Why do insulators not allow the flow of electricity?

1

have loose electrons

2

have tight electrons

3

have happy electrons

10

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of insulators in a circuit?

1

connect parts of circuit

2

protect people from electricity

3

to make the wire look pretty

11

Nonmetals - Good Insulators

  • Wood/Paper

  • Glass

  • Plastic

  • Rubber

  • Cloth

  • Foam

  • Ceramic/Clay

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12

Multiple Choice

What type of matter makes good insulators?

1

people

2

nonmetals

3

metals

13

Multiple Choice

Glass is an example of an insulator.

1

True

2

False

14

Conductors and Insulators Comparison

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15

Multiple Choice

Using a conductor in a circuit will

1

allow electricity to flow

2

will not allow electricity to flow

3

makes the circuit disappear

16

Multiple Choice

If you place an insulator in an open circuit, it will

1

complete the circuit

2

destroy the circuit

3

not allow electricity to flow

Conductors and Insulators

How do they compare?

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