Conductors Insulators and Simple Circuits

What is the BEST example of a conductor?

• A plastic spatula

• An aluminum pie plate

• A styrofoam cup

• A copper pan

What is a conductor?

• Material that does NOT transfer energy.

• Materials that are connected to circuits.

• Materials that transfer energy.

• Materials that

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

• rubber

• a penny

• card board

• plastic spoon

The above diagram shows a simple circuit. The metal spoon that is connected to the circuit is replaced with a plastic spoon. What is the aim of this investigation?

• To determine which object can conduct electricity

• To determine which object can conduct heat

• To determine which object can float

• To determine which object can allow light to pass through

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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

All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon

• wire

• iron nail

• plastic spoon

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An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:

• a conductor

• an insulator

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Olivia wanted to complete her circuit with a conductor.  What object is her best option?

• Wood stick

• Glass bead

• Aluminum foil

• Styrofoam

You know that the object connected to the wires is a conductor because:

• The light bulb is glowing bright.

• It's a complete circuit.

• It's a closed circuit.

• The object is shiny.

Tatrys knows that the light bulb will turn on because the circuit:

• includes an insulator.

• is an open circuit.

• makes a complete path.

• includes a battery.

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