Exploring Conductors and Insulators for Kids

Why does the metal slide feel hot?

• It absorbs and transfers heat from the sun.

• It is painted black.

• It is covered with plastic.

• It is in the shade.

What is the material of the slide that does not feel hot?

• Wood

• Glass

• Metal

• Plastic

What are materials called that do not allow heat to pass through them?

• Metals

• Plastics

• Insulators

• Conductors

Why does the metal bench feel hot?

• It is a good conductor of heat.

• It is painted black.

• It is in the shade.

• It is covered with plastic.

What is the material of the bench that does not feel hot?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

• Metal

What are electrical conductors?

• Materials that absorb heat.

• Materials that block electricity.

• Materials that allow electricity to pass through them.

• Materials that are used in circuits.

Why did the bulb not light up initially?

• The circuit was incomplete.

• The bulb was broken.

• The battery was dead.

• The wires were too long.

What material did not allow the electric current to pass through it?

• Paper straw

• Plastic

• Wood

• Metal

Why are certain materials used to cover electrical wires?

• They are good conductors of electricity.

• They are good insulators of electricity.

• They are cheap.

• They are flexible.

What is the main difference between conductors and insulators?

• Conductors are flexible, insulators are rigid.

• Conductors are used in circuits, insulators are not.

• Conductors are always metals, insulators are always plastics.

• Conductors allow heat and electricity to pass through them, insulators do not.