Conductors and Insulators - 4.8B Picture Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a conductor?

• A material that allows heat or electric current to flow through easily

• A material that blocks all forms of energy

• A material that glows when heated

• A material that cannot be bent or shaped

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of insulators?

• Rubber gloves

• Copper wire

• Plastic coating

• Wooden stick

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the difference between conductors and insulators in our daily lives?

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Energy that causes a transfer of heat between materials is called

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Open Ended

What questions do you still have about conductors, insulators, or the types of energy discussed today?