Conductors and Insulators of Electricity
By: Colton E. and Kristina
Language of the Discipline
Conductor- a material that lets energy flow through
Insulator- a material that blocks energy
Essential Details
- Rubber is a insulator of electricity.
- Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
- Most metal are conductors of electricity.
- Wood is an insulator of electricity.
- Plastic is an insulator of electricity.
- Water is a good conductor of electricity.
- That's why if something electric falls in you get electrocuted.
Big Idea
Most metal is a good conductor of electricity. That's why electric wires are normally copper, because it is a good conductor of electricity. A good conductor allow electrons to flow freely, which in insulators that's not the case. In insulators electrons don't flow as freely as in conductors. A good insulator of electricity is rubber. Because rubber doesn't let its electrons flow as freely. An insulator blocks electricity and a conductor lets electricity flow through.
Unanswered Questions
Why does an insulator block electricity?
Why does a conductor let electricity flow through?
Why does it have to be with electricity?
Why is water a good conductor of electricity?
Why is rubber a good insulator of electricity?
Here are some websites if you are still confused about conductors and insulators of electricity
Conductors and Insulators of Electricity Game
Conductors and Insulators on a Circuit Game
Information about Conductors and Insulators
Conductors and Insulators Quiz and Lesson
How conductors and Insulators of Electricity Works
Comments (4)
Colton E. said
at 10:14 am on Mar 2, 2010
This is an awesome project cause it gives lots of facts
Landree said
at 10:20 am on Mar 2, 2010
The video is very helpful. Good job guys!!!
Jet said
at 10:23 am on Mar 2, 2010
I agree with landree. but it was sort of hard to understand thier accent
Kristina said
at 10:26 am on Mar 2, 2010
the video showed what is what and very helpful
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