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Conductors and Insulators

Explore the properties of conductors and insulators with this third-grade science worksheet, featuring identification, true/false, and short answer questions.

Grade 3 Science PhysicsConductors and Insulators
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Conductors and Insulators

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. Which of these materials is a good conductor of electricity?

a

Plastic

b

Wood

c

Copper

d

Rubber

2. An insulator   electricity.

a

allows to pass

b

blocks

c

generates

d

stores

3. All metals are good conductors of electricity.

T

True

F

False

4. Rubber is used to cover electrical wires because it is a good conductor.

T

True

F

False

5. Materials that allow electricity to flow through them easily are called  .

6. Materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them easily are called  .

7. Name two items in your home that are made of a conductor and explain why they need to be conductors.

8. Name two items in your home that are made of an insulator and explain why they need to be insulators.

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