Conductors & Insulators

Which is NOT an insulator?

• wood

• copper

• plastic

• glass

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Is wood a conductor or an insulator?

• insulator

• conductor

Is a rock an insulator or a conductor?

• insulator

• conductor

What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?

• pots and pans

• an oven mitt

• a wooden spoon

• a plastic measuring cup

Is plastic a conductor or an insulator?

• insulator

• conductor

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

• An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not.

• A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.

• An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not.

• A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not.

A great conductor of electricity is...

• metal

• wood

• plastic

• glass

Conductors are materials that...

• allow electricity to pass through easily.

• do not allow electricity to pass through easily.

What is one type of good conductor that we learned about in class?

• most plastics

• most woods

• most metals

• most fruits

All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon

• iron nail

• copper wire

• plastic spoon