Energy, Electricity,Conductors and Insulators

Material that allows electric current or heat to flow through easily.

• electromagnetic field
• conductor
• open circuit
• electric current

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Prevents electric current from flowing.

• open circuit
• conductor
• electricity
• closed circuit

Material that PREVENTS electric current or heat from flowing.

• electromagnetic field
• electric current
• insulator

• insulator
• open circuit
• electric current
• closed circuit

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which of the following is an example of a good conductor?

• metal

• rubber

• plastic

• wood

Which of the following is an example of a good insulator?

• metal

• water

• rubber

• iron

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which one of the following is an insulator?

• silver

• paper clip

• copper

• plastic

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Which of the following is NOT an insulator?

• wool

• plastic

• copper

• glass

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

All of the following are conductors except a _______.

• metal spoon

• wire

• iron nail

• plastic spoon

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

What is a conductor?

• a material that slows the transfer of heat
• a material that transfers energy easily

• a material that is fluffy
• a material that is temperature controlled

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NGSS.4-PS3-2