Conductors and Insulators

Which of these items would conduct electricity? Tick 2

• paper clip

• tin foil

• whiteboard pen

• rubber

A electrical conductor lets electricity through.

True or False

• True

• False

Does an apple slice conduct electricity?

• Yes

• No

Name 2 materials that do not conduct electricity.

What is the one non-metal that conducts electricity?

• lead

• clay

• graphite

• card

What is the scientific name for a material that does not conduct electricity?

• magnet

• resistor

• conductor

• insulator

Electricity is made up of...

• neutrons

• electrons

• protons

• magic

We need materials to insulate electricity so...

• we don't overheat devices

• we can keep warm

• we can light up our houses

• we don't electrocute ourselves

Which of these insulate electricity? Tick 2

• graphite

• Maths book

• a nail

• cuddly toy