Conductors vs Insulators

wood is a _____?

• conductor
• insulator

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A material in which electrons are not able to move easily 

• Circuit 
• Insulator 
• Resistance 
• Conductor

Silver is a _____?

• insulator
• conductor

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A material in which electrons are able to move easily

• Circuit
• Insulator 
• Resistance 
• Conductor 

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Which of these substances conducts electricity the best?

• wood
• brick
• copper
• plastic

A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?

• plastic straw
• cotton string
• aluminum foil
• rubber eraser

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What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires?

• rubber
• tin
• aluminum
• water

Claire wants to complete her circuit with a conductor.  What object is her best option?

• rubber
• a penny
• card board
• plastic spoon

Which is NOT an insulator.

• Wool
• Plastic
• Copper
• Glass

Which one is an insulator? 

• Silver 
• Copper 
• Mechanical pencil
• plastic